RIPTIDE RESTAURANT
2300 N SURF RD, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954-589-2220
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
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 procedure
★ 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--2021022499 | Apr 15, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen, two unlabeled spray bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen, cutting board has deep cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, gutting board on flip top cooler, soiled with food statin and deep cut marks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwashing sink blocked with items drying from overnight. Operator removed items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler prepared more than 24 hrs not labeled. Operator labeled
Dec 10, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator began peeling off labels
Jan 28, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense gravy in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
Single-service articles (serving plates )not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Operator inverted
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler next to kitchen entrance; Raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding) held in unit less than 4 hours ago. Per operator, door was left open for restocking. Operator moved foods to another reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
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 procedure
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle bleach.
Opened employee beverage container( bottle water ) in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in cook line. Operator removed
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of food handlers certificate.
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico (80F - Cold Holding); cheese (81F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (80F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (90F - Cold Holding); ham (90F - Cold Holding); turkey (85F - Cold Holding) cheese 85F. Per operator, all TCS foods placed in unit from yesterday. Unit is in disrepairs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed pico (80F - Cold Holding); cheese (81F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (80F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (90F - Cold Holding); ham (90F - Cold Holding); turkey (85F - Cold Holding), cheese 85F. Per operator, all TCS foods placed in unit from yesterday. Unit is in disrepairs. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed various food containers stored in handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on tomato sauce stored in refrigerator. Per operator, sauce cooked on 05/27/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of food handlers certificate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with sanitizer and cleaning chemical at dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottles.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks and water stored in freezer on top shelf not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler in disrepairs. Ambient temperature found at 90F.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty ketchup and mustard bottles drying in hand sink. Employee removed to dish rack.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers in lowboy coolers with incorrect content w/ date labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of chili. Employee removed cup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers in lowboy coolers mis labeled, old labels from previous contents.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unopened employee beverages in lowboy cooler and upright freezer. Employee removed all beverages.
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