Deerfield Beach, Broward County

BARRACUDA BAR & SEAFOOD

123 NE 20TH AVE STE 7, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Jun 26, 2025
City
Deerfield Beach
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 23842207

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed six packages of commercially processed fish completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen package. Fish placed in unit overnight per operator. See stop sale. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23842211

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23842204

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline in kitchen and bar. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23842209

Intermediate - 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. New food employees hired less than 60 days, no proof of signed employee reporting agreement. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23842205

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23842210

Basic - 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. Observed six packages of commercially processed fish completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen package. Fish placed in unit overnight per operator. See stop sale. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23842206

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23842208

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red and tan cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23842212

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-05-4

Detail 23735522

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Same. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23735523

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Observed same. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23735521

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Observed same. Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 23735524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Observed same. Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23735520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-26: Observed same. Time Extended

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-05-4

Detail 23735098

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 5 live roaches crawling on wall and in wall crevices next to food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live roaches observed on castor wheels at reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 4. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on wall underneath cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Approximately ten live roaches observed on floors at cookline and on reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Reoeat violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 23735105

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23735096

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 23735101

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

31B-05-4

Detail 23735095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23735100

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23735097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23735103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Four dead roaches observed on bottom shelf of food prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 23735102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23735106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23735099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 23735104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in storage containers at the triple sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 23732562

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 5 live roaches crawling on wall and in wall crevices next to food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live roaches observed on castor wheels at reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 4. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on wall underneath cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23732556

Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23732568

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23732563

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23732564

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23732558

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23732560

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23732561

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Four dead roaches observed on bottom shelf of food prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23732566

Basic - Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 23732557

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23732565

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23732559

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 23732567

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in storage containers at the triple sink in kitchen. Warning

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22904751

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer at front bar at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager changed bottle and primed to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22904752

Intermediate - 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.

32-04-4

Detail 22904753

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door is not self closing

29-20-5

Detail 22904754

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter not draining or slow draining.

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22865882

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer ppm was at zero. Pic prep person changed the bucket and primed chlorine to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22865878

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam-tags not marked with last day of use

11-26-1

Detail 22865879

Intermediate - 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.

27-16-5

Detail 22865880

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no hot water reaching 85°

08B-38-4

Detail 22865881

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk in cooler. Pic picked up the box. Corrected On-Site

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22075223

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips

02B-02-5

Detail 22075221

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed manager printed and posted consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22075222

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.hot water not reaching 100° at hand wash sink by the dishwasher

21-05-5

Detail 22075220

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels covering steaks, Chef removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21679082

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine ppm at 0 Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21679085

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef in reach in cooler on the cook line, chef moveditems Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21679084

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-03-7

Detail 21679083

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 21679080

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at back prep room chef filled Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21679081

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed printed and posted Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21679079

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20908259

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in the bar no chlorine 0 ppm

50-17-2

Detail 20908260

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired more than sixty days paid on line Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20908261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door flip top cooler on cook line at shrimp, butter, cheese, tomato (44-47F - Cold Holding) chef moved items and put ice on them d called for service.

27-16-4

Detail 20908262

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.hot water at bar not reaching 100°

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20600002

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 20600003

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

31B-04-4

Detail 20600001

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter