OCEAN GRILL & BAR
1814 HARRISON ST, Hollywood FL 33020
Last inspected Mar 25, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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MAR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in 1 door low top reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018008962 | Jan 22, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers under grill: cheese (75F). Operator discarded cheese. No other tcs foods stored in unit. Do not store tcs foods in unit until unit consistently maintains tcs foods at 41F or below
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (101F - Hot Holding) being held on top of grill for approximately 2 hours with no heat control. Operator discarded butter. Discussed TPHC with operator
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. 2 provided 5 employees employed
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 drawer unit under grill maintaining temperature of 75F
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in 1 door low top reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands and triple sink. Discussed with operator. Employee re washed hands at hand wash sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw fish for ceviche. Menu does not disclose that it is a raw animal food
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, operator refilled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 22, 2024□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
May 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 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 3 door reach in freezer, portioned bags of raw pork above container of cooked pork. Employee moved cooked pork to right side freezer with prepared foods.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs on shelf above bins of raw vegetables. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs on shelf above containers of cooked foods and bottled sauces. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on top of lowboy cooler at grill, under no time or temperature control, melted butter (85F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (86F - Cold Holding). Per employee both out of cooler since 11:30am and neither portioned / prepped today. Employee placed butter onto grill to complete melting and hot hold and garlic oil into lowboy cooler to chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used kitchen hand sink to rinse cooking utensils. Reviewed policy for hand wash sink and employee placed utensils in container of water on stovetop to maintain.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Yasmin Alvarez
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.
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. Operation conducted vacuum packaging on site for soft cheeses and portioned prepared food items with no HAACP plan created or on file.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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