Porterhouse Bar and Grill

17004 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328805

D
Grade D
Safety score 67 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Employee washed hands with no soap due to No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or warewash area.High priority · no follow-up needed · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 6 intermediate, 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -33
  • Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

17 violations found
  1. First visitSep 8, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    17 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap due to No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or warewash area.

      Per employee he washed hands in bathroom and then began working. Advised person in charge and employee on handwashing procedures. Person in charge added soap to all sinks.

    Intermediate6

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

      Observed oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and advised that advisory must be displayed, on menus, placards, or other effective means.

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in bar area and warewash not accessible for employee use at all times due to various kitchen equipment being stored inside.

      No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or warewash area.

      Advised person in charge and she added soap.

    Basic10

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Observed oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

      Repeat violation

      Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Observed walk in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Wall in warewash soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.

      Repeat violation

      Observed AC vents missing exposing insulation in warewash area.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Approved source; food safe and unadulterated3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Thermometers provided and accurate1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1