H2OCEAN SEAFOOD MARKET
5975 FEDERAL HWY STE 103, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 9543099436
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided operator with handout.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024011441 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $160 |
| 2--2024010663 | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Above water heater.
Interior of both Cookline microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cookline flip top - Raw pork bacon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cream. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Above water heater.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris around Cookline stove and grill. Accumulation of debris under dry storage shelving.
Interior of both Cookline microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top - bag of cooked noodles stored in same container as raw beef. Operator stored all items properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up dropped item from floor and then handled raw shrimp without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 400ppm). Operator diluted to 400ppm.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Operator and employees filled out during inspection. A
Some Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed procedures with operator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 88F. Operator removed
Interior of both cook line microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Above tankless water heaters and dry storage/office room.
Interior of both Cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Walk in cooler - cart - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat prepared raw vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Clam, mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack with clean knives - rack visibly soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Food employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cabinet handles and Cookline microwaves.
Ceiling tile missing. Above tankless water heaters and dry storage/office room.
Clams and oysters removed from original container with no tag. Operator replaced current tags.
Hole in wall - 2 holes by circuit breaker boxes.
Interior of both Cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer; case of frozen calamari stored on floor. Operator stored properly.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -Provided operator the contact information for special process and documentation.
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. -Operator contacted supplier and obtained parasite distraction letter.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw shell eggs stored over raw scallops. Operator stored properly.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -Provided operator the contact information for special process and documentation.
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. -Provided operator signage operator printed and posted.
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. -Walk-in in cooler; reduced packaging grouper thawing in sealed packaging. Reviewed proper thawing with operator. Operator began removing fish from vacuum sealed packaging.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep area utensils water 80F, operator discarded.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee finished preparing raw chicken, grabbed a clean cutting bored and started portioning ready to eat tofu. Reviewed properly hand washing and glove usage with operator, employee then washed hands and changed gloves.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -Reviewed Big 6 and provided handout to operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided operator with handout.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Cookline hand washing sink; whisk stored in sink. Operator removed and placed in ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cook-line handwashing sink; Boba pieces in sink as evidence sink is being used as a dump sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Walk in freezer; frozen portioned chicken, no identifying when item was prepare, portioned and frozen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Prep Area; Bowls in containers of brown sugar, white sugar and boba powders. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. -Noodles making station; Bulk Box of baking soda stored on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Front counter; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator made new solution sanitizer bucket chlorine 100ppm.
Jan 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on specific menu dishes. Reviewed menu updating.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs in upper section, over ready to eat cream and cooked eggs in lower section. Operator stored all items properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on specific menu dishes. Reviewed menu updating.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef and cooked tofu.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard lining cookline shelving containing clean plates and utensils.
Ceiling tile missing. By water heater and office area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - tongs in water 70F. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 50ppm.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over flour in walk in cooler Removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes stored infront of hand sink Next to soda machine
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour containers in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest at kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By kitchen entry way
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled in walk in cooler
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.