DEL MAR
2200 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 614-636-4553
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained separately in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator corrected during inspection.
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 frozen snapper (pulled to thaw 1 hour prior) not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator corrected, removed packaging and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yoni Morales EXPIRED 12-17-2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on Duty Sous Chef Marissa. No proof of CFM.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in coolers, cold holding unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish room stacks of food grade containers washed and ready for reuse with old blue tape. Operator removed Washed and sanitized.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at walk in meat cooler more than 5 degrees out of range. Operator replaced with new unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed slicer with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
No handwashing sign provided at outside bar hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Quaternary sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink at 100 ppm. Needs to be 200 ppm minimum.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature machine not reaching minimum 160°F as indicated by independent measurement.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male chef with no hair restraint. Operator provided.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean deli containers be used for future storage with labels still attached. Operator had re, rewashed, and sanitized.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak under dishwasher being collected in a pan.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored on bar cooler top shelf over ready to eat juices. Operator removed to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in outside bar area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in food cooler. Operator discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at outside bar area.
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.