BARRACUDA BAR & SEAFOOD
123 NE 20TH AVE STE 7, Deerfield Beach FL 33441
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025 · 6 visits since May 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAY 24
MAY 24
APR 25
JUN 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no hot water reaching 85°
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035025 | Apr 26, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2018046949 | Sep 1, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six packages of commercially processed fish completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen package. Fish placed in unit overnight per operator. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline in kitchen and bar.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New food employees hired less than 60 days, no proof of signed employee reporting agreement.
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No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six packages of commercially processed fish completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen package. Fish placed in unit overnight per operator. See stop sale.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red and tan cutting boards in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Apr 26, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area.
Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area.
Apr 25, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 5 live roaches crawling on wall and in wall crevices next to food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live roaches observed on castor wheels at reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 4. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on wall underneath cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area.
Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Four dead roaches observed on bottom shelf of food prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in storage containers at the triple sink in kitchen.
Apr 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 5 live roaches crawling on wall and in wall crevices next to food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live roaches observed on castor wheels at reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 4. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on wall underneath cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area.
Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Four dead roaches observed on bottom shelf of food prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in storage containers at the triple sink in kitchen.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer at front bar at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager changed bottle and primed to 100 ppm
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door is not self closing
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter not draining or slow draining.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer ppm was at zero. Pic prep person changed the bucket and primed chlorine to 100 ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam-tags not marked with last day of use
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no hot water reaching 85°
Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk in cooler. Pic picked up the box.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.