OCEANS 234
234 N OCEAN BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954635712
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steamer at Chicken; (90F - Hot Holding). Chef reheated chicken to 165° and above
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018015553 | Feb 20, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine in storage area.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill in kitchen.
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Plastic container with no handle used to dispense dry rice and observed stored in dry rice container. Operator removed.
Nov 14, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand sink basin of hand sink next to ice machine in kitchen.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
Clean spoons in container on prep table in kitchen, not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine door in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep counter opposite cook-line. Operator removed.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. Observed one light not functioning at the hood above cook line in the kitchen. Operator changed bulb during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gasket on reach in cooler door next to oyster cooler. Operator cleaned at the time of inspection.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. Observed one light not functioning at the hood above the cook line. Operator changed bulb during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gasket on reach in cooler next to oyster cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. 1. Observed on Interior top and bin of large ice machine. 2. Observed on interior door of small ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handles used in rice and flour storage containers in prep area. Operator removed.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag on shelf next to cleaned food utensils opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old and peeling labels on tongs stored clean on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area. Operator removed labels, cleaned, and sanitized tongs.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw cooler at cook line at salmon (48F - Cold Holding); mahi-mahi (46F - Cold Holding); swordfish (46F - Cold Holding), chef removed all items and called for maintenance
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steamer at Chicken; (90F - Hot Holding). Chef reheated chicken to 165° and above
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to portion food. Manager discarded bowl
Food stored on floor. Boxes on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with oil not labeled. Chef labeled
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose with gloved hands and handled clean utensils immediately after without handwashing. Operator reviewed hand wash procedures with employee. Employee washed hands.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above stove top in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed blue labels stuck on containers stored on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, observed on food prep table at cookline in kitchen. Operator 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.