LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL
1111 N. OCEAN DRIVE, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954 874 4465
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flying insects on top of bar counter in open bar on the second floor facing ocean at Margarita Ville. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen by dishwasher, ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
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. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, raw Maui fish thawed in reduced oxygen package. Overstated fish thawed less than two hours. Employee stated to remove fish from package.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On cook line, non food grade paper towels used to cover sour cream and guacamole. Operator removed paper towels.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, handwashing sink blocked with metal container and utensils. Operator removed items from sink.
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. Some employees expired
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, employee bags stored on shelf with flour. Operator removed items.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler down stairs at 11:30am portioned raw chicken 46F ambient cooling for 30 minutes to 46F at 11:45am. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in four hours will not occur. Operator placed chicken in walk in freezer to quick chill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up throughout walk in freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in center flip top cooler.operator properly seperated
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in up stairs sink under no running water. Operator turned on water
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area, lower floor- bucket, latter and broom in front of sink. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large containers stacked wet, employee removed from piles
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside opposite walk in cooler.
Jan 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flying insects on top of bar counter in open bar on the second floor facing ocean at Margarita Ville. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Operator provided at the end of inspection.
No type of measuring device( heat strips or heat thermometer )available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in sandwich line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside opposite walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case or shrimp on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor has accumulation of ice next ice Machine in storage area.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open cases of ground turkey pattie's and raw philly meat above packs of breads and buns. Employee inverted items for proper separation.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink opposite end of cook line by soda dispenser. Manager replaced soap.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives between fliptop unit and prep table. Manager removed.
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.