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BT'S OCEANFRONT

950 OCEAN DR, Deerfield Beach FL 33441

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats144
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1613017
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 12 live insects crawling on packaged dry pasta on shelf in dry storage area. 2. Observed approximately 20 live insects inside boxes of Barilla pasta. See Stop Sale.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025071871Sep 30, 2025Feb 9, 2026$800
2--2024030790May 6, 2024Jun 10, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container stored at cleaned utensil storage rack in dry storage area. Operator removed and recleaned.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects resting on wall and on cleaning equipment at mop sink in kitchen. 2. Observed two live, small flying insects resting on shelving opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator started to clean areas of the kitchen at the time of the inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 12 live insects crawling on packaged dry pasta on shelf in dry storage area. 2. Observed approximately 20 live insects inside boxes of Barilla pasta. See Stop Sale.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed 7 live roaches crawling on floor at cookline in kitchen. 2. Observed 4 live roaches in oven at cookline in kitchen. 3. Observed one live roach crawling on two door reach in cooler at omelet station. Operator killed roaches, started to clean areas of at the time of the inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 20 live insects inside two boxes of Barilla pasta.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet in kitchen.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor next to reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. Operator started to clean areas at the time of the inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed heavy and old food debris under cookline at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in wall behind oven at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall at dishmachine in kitchen. 2. Observed on wall behind cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-13-7/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink in kitchen.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon at front counter omelet station, reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 mahi mahi thawing overnight at the reach in two door cooler at the cookline. Product completely thawed. See Stop Sale.
Basic/06-09-1
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware wash sink next to hand sink in the kitchen.
High priority/29-37-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored at clean utensil rack by ware wash sink in kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee towel drying cleaned plates from the dishwasher.
Basic/24-17-4
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed soiled gloves, donned new gloves, and started preparing Omlettes for customers without handwashing.
High priority/12A-07-5
Spray hose at dump sink lower than flood rim of sink, at dump sink next to, triple sink in the kitchen.
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time mark missing at cold buffet and omelette station, operator provides three hour service. Operator time marked 7am-11am.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade in prep area of kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station and bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at the wait station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at the self service buffet line.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers stored with cleaned utensils on utensil rack in ware wash area.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of True, two door reach-in-cooler, next to back cookline in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from faucet at the hand sink by the triple sink in the kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on counter opposite Omlette station.
Basic/21-09-4

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.