OCEAN PRIME RESTAURANT
171 LAS OLAS CIR, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-302-3838
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-mash potatoes (112F - Hot Holding), per chef, food hot held for one a hour, employee reheated on microwave to 167F.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dry goods storage area- 3 Trays of roasted tomatoes and 2 trays of artichoke - commercially processed, indicating to keep refrigerated. Manager discarded at will.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-mash potatoes (112F - Hot Holding), per chef, food hot held for one a hour, employee reheated on microwave to 167F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermometer available is not working, not thermo labels available.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. D ployee wearing a watch.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area
Plumbing system in disrepair.hand wash sink- dishwasher area, leaking pipe.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Expo station- plastic spoons not inverted, employee stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster in standing water, employee removed from water.
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food stored inside server station hand wash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Downstairs Dishwasher (Temperature 156F). Eco lab technician adjusted machine during inspection. Dishwasher 163F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi station// raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler 1 at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put ice on food to quick chill. Corrective action taken. 2) Observed flip top cooler 2// feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put ice on food to quick chill. Corrective action taken. 3) Observed sushi station// raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
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. Observed butter stored on time for approximately two hours, without time marking. Operator put time marking on food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on soda gun nozzle at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food stored inside server station hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cook line hand wash sink. 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 menu does not have oyster advisory for raw oysters. Emailed advisory to operator and operator posted during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored inside 89F standing water, at cook line. Operator dumped water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at server station hand wash sink.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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