RED SEA RESTAURANT
3500 NE 12 AVE, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-326-1428
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. Employee handled dirty dishes, touched trash can then grabbed prepared food bins to set up cook line. Reviewed proper hand washing, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler; raw smoked salmon over ready to eat cooked vegetable sauce, raw shell eggs over ready to eat cooked vegetable sauce, Operator stored properly. Reach in freezer; not commercially packaged raw beef over ready to eat ice, operator stored properly.
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. Front counter; milk (57F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today item held in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter; milk (57F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today item held in unit overnight. See Stop Sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line hand washing sink, operator replaced.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided form to operator.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand washing sink, operator replaced.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Hot water Faucet handle not functioning.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety cook line flip top; food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in dressing, operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line hand washing sink, provided operator with sign.
Objectionable odor in women's bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice machine
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign 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.