OCEAN 2000 RESTAURANT
2000 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 954.568.9431
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019013266 | Mar 4, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $200 |
| 2--2016041416 | Aug 31, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 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
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 and printed, and displayed during inspection.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at brunch station standing water 99F. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and stored at 135F.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish room. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink by dish room. Operator provided.
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 partially frozen, still in vacuum seal. Operator removed from seal.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple units no ambient thermometer.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No specific consumer advisory for oysters.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple cans of wood polish stored on shelf directly above clean glassware. Operator removed chemicals to chemical storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator provided.
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. Observed no additional oyster advisory.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic doors on ice machine. Potential physical contamination from broken pieces.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding multiple cold holding units.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Three compartment sink not dispensing the sanitizer. Employee had removed supply tube from container. Operator replaced. Tested 200 ppm Quaternary.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both in kitchen and at the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized both during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour and bulk sugar. Operator removed and replaced with correct utensil.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in area behind bar. Operator secured.
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 hawing while still in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed from package.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at dish room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like buildup around walk-in cooler door in area behind the bar.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in 2 bulk containers. Operator removed.
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 in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler, multiple containers of food stored under shelves, directly on the floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored I direct contact on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and placed in a pan.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed and sent to be cleaned and Sanitized.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets on single door low boy line cooler.
Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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.