OCEAN GRILL & BAR
707 N SURF RD STORE #1, Hollywood FL 33019 · 786.412.6258
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cook line, raw chicken stored over raw seafood. Employee moved chicken to bottom drawer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023046029 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $1,200 |
| 2--2022004903 | Dec 21, 2021 | Aug 30, 2022 | $1,040 |
| 2--2021057259 | Dec 9, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shell eggs stored over containers of heavy cream. Employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
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. In kitchen, butter held out for less than two hours has no time mark. Employee put butter back into cooler. Discussed with operator about time as a public health control.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no test strips to test three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer on premises.
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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. In kitchen in cooler drawers, raw snapper thawed in reduced oxygen package. Employee stated thawed less than two hours. Employee started to removed fish from package.
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cook line, raw chicken stored over raw seafood. Employee moved chicken to bottom drawer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Gonzalo Ramos can not locate certified food manager certification.
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. Employee can not provide employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. I'm kitchen, no soap provided at handwashing sink. Employee provided soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom has no self closing doors.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom used my employees, no handwashing sign.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Two Employees cooking customer orders, used personal cell phones, then wear gloves without washing hands, first. After manager instructed, both employees washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter- waffle butter (52F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, observed container in ice bath next to waffle machine, employee moved container away and add more ice for a quick chill. Cook line-mild cheddar cheese (69F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, observed food left to ambient temperature, employee moved food to walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of prepared food made yesterday and Sunday, missing date labels. Star placing date labels.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Lower front side of back entrance door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -front counter - ice bin below sodas. -storage area- large ice machine, employee removed both.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. Change of ownership. Renovations previously made by prior ownership. Discussed necessity of plan review with plan review office
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. AC vents exposed in kitchen, dry storage room
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter and in dish area.
Aug 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In upright PREMIUM - portioned lasagna (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken parmesan (46F - Cooling). Per employee made day before. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washed dishes, loaded dishwasher, and returned to kitchen area to begin new task without washing hands first. Stopped employee and reviewed hand wash procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Premium reach in cooler, container raw fish above case of tomatoes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In upright PREMIUM - portioned lasagna (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken parmesan (46F - Cooling). Per employee made day before.
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. 2 pizzas prepared and holding under time control missing time marks. Per employee made at 11:00am. Employee added time mark.
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. Employee in kitchen does not yet have food handler training. No signature available that employee understands reporting requirements.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing multiple rings and bracelet.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Sign printed, provided, and posted.
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.