OVIVI'S RESTAURANT
3333 N UNIVERSITY DR, Hollywood FL 33024 · 9177096105
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016003058 | Dec 23, 2015 | Mar 18, 2016 | $440 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimicurri (55F - Cold Holding) at cook line out at room temperature. Per chef held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed in lower flip top.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager on duty expired 8-10-2025
Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. At main bar, soda waste lines running to drains in bottom of ice bins.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after using cell phone and began preparing good items without washing hands first. Reviewed proper washing procedures and employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In cook line lowboy drawers, raw mahi still in reduced oxygen packaging - packages not opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at main bar has mold like buildup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on cart by triple sink. Employee marked as bleach.
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 cook line lowboy drawers, raw mahi still in reduced oxygen packaging - packages not opened. See stop sale.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 walk in freezer, packaged raw calamari removed from case above bags of precooked conch fritters also removed from case. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, case of raw bacon on top shelf above multiple bins of raw vegetables. Manager moved bacon to bottom shelf to properly separate.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibs above steam tables opposite cook line missing vacuum breakers.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One digital thermometer reading 30F in ice water. All others reading correct 32F. Manager removed thermometer from kitchen to be calibrated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in left ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of rice. Manager removed cup.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In kitchen True reach in cooler, containers of mashed potatoes and wild rice both marked more than 7 days. Manager discarded both. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1) In cook line lowboy drawers, raw salmon still in reduced oxygen packaging. Per employee thawed more than 4 hours. 2) In kitchen True reach in cooler, containers of mashed potatoes and wild rice both marked more than 7 days. Manager discarded both.
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 conducting vacuum packaging on site for raw steaks and lamb without an approved HAACP plan. Per manager did not know about HAACP procedures.
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 cook line lowboy drawers, raw salmon still in reduced oxygen packaging. Per employee thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen area wearing watch. Employee removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between fliptop unit and prep table at cook line. answer removed knives.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table at cook line. Employee removed cloth.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Employee turned of water to properly thaw.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef steak stored over raw shrimp inside True cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef steak to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in service at time of inspection. Establishment awaiting sanitizer solution for dish machine. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 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 beef stored over raw shrimp inside true reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shrimp and stored correctly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ceiling tile missing in employee restroom.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen. Operator removed drinks
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken on floor inside walk in freezer.
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.