Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

OCEANS GRILLE

3720 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 26, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24377785

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - sliced cheese (41-49F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Cookline - right flip top - sliced cheese (56-59F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of food pans in upper section of flip top. Operator placed in lower section of reach in to quick chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

31A-12-4

Detail 24377787

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No front counter handwash sink for employees. Only triple sink. Reviewed proper procedures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. 7 day extension to allow electrician to move an outlet. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 24377792

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 24377791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24377788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine/triple sink, under prep tables in prep area and under dry storage shelving. Also under cooking equipment on cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24377789

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24377790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24377786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - White reach in freezer - interior bottom has accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-27-4

Detail 24357272

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plate for another order and clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24357270

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - sliced cheese (41-49F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 24357267

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over400ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 24357274

Intermediate - No front counter handwash sink for employees. Only triple sink. Reviewed proper procedures. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24357275

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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.AÂ Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24357271

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24357269

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handles. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24357266

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine/triple sink, under prep tables in prep area and under dry storage shelving. Also under cooking equipment on cookline. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24357264

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator stored proper. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24357276

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 79F. Operator moved to heat source. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24357265

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24357268

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under triple sink. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24357273

Basic - White reach in freezer - interior bottom has accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 23952131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzles, operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23952128

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warewashing hand washing sink used to fill bucket for wiping cloth sanitizer. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23952134

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warewashing area two spray bottles with dark purple substance identified as degreaser. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23952132

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.

36-32-5

Detail 23952127

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage 3 tiles in back warewashing area two spray 2 in dining area.

36-22-4

Detail 23952133

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by bar CO2 tanks.

08B-38-4

Detail 23952130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water of turkey breast stored on floor of walk in cooler, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23952136

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table next to stove utensils in water 80F operator placed in hot water 170F. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23952135

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris at cookline under steam table. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23952129

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left cookline reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23706105

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee washed hands however, employee touched face, hair / hat with napkin in hand then put on gloves to prepare customer food orders. Reviewed handwashing and glove usage, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23706108

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands. -Employee washed hands however, employee touched face, hair / hat with napkin in hand then put on gloves to prepare customer food orders. Reviewed handwashing and glove usage, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23706103

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee used to fill container with water, reviewed use of hand washing sink, employee dumped water and refilled in triple sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23706107

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23706109

Basic - Floor tiles missing. -Cook line; under imperial range stove, Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23706106

Basic - Floor under Imperial range stove at cook line has accumulation of grease. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23706104

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -left reach in cooler. Warning

Dec 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 23402905

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23402904

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Front Cookline reach in coolers gaskets.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23311240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar area; soda gun holster soiled with slime like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: -bar area; 1 soda gun holster soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed same Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23311242

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23311241

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed same. Time Extended

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-05-4

Detail 23309176

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach by front counter, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -2 live roaches under triple sink, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -2 live roaches under dishwashing machine, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -4 live roaches at cookline behind flip top cold holding units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: -2 live roach by front counter behind cold holding unit. -3 live roaches under triple sink/ dish machine area. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23309173

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar area; soda gun holster soiled with slime like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: -bar area; 1 soda gun holster soiled Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23309174

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23309175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23307655

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. -Prep area; Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), operator primed machine chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-14-4

Detail 23307651

High Priority - Employee used a disposable tissue to wipe his nose then engaged in making customers food order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage, employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23307649

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. - walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat onion soup.operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23307652

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach by front counter, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -2 live roaches under triple sink, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -2 live roaches under dishwashing machine, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -4 live roaches at cookline behind flip top cold holding units. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23307650

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar area; soda gun holster soiled with slime like substance. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23307656

Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23307654

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Prep area; handwashing sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 23307648

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Prep area; approximately 2 dead roaches in sticky trap on wall next to knife magnetic storage. Operator discarded. -Prep area; Approximately 8 dead roaches in sticky trap under slicer. -Front cook line behind flip top cooler 2 sticky traps; one containing approximately 5 dead roaches in sticky trap. The other containing approximately 3 dead roaches in sticky trap. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23307657

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Prep area; soufflé cup stored in container of oregano leaves, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23307653

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout establishment. Warning

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22689456

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish,aching clocked with pot. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22689455

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22689457

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 93°F with utensil. Operator discarded warer Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22689454

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All gender bathroom used by employees has no hand wash sign.

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22145334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (64-109F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Chef states chili reheated 45 minutes ago on stove and placed in unit. Reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22145333

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning solution stored with clean plates at cook line bane Marie. Removed Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22145332

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic tray in hand sink in kitchen. Removed Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22145331

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

41-17-4

Detail 22145330

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Five spray bottles under hand sink One spray bottle on shelf above bane Marie on cook line Per operator all spray bottles contain cleaning solution. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22145335

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container outside walk in cooler Sugar container not labeled on seasoning shelf Labeled. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21988442

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless upright reach in freezer; raw shrimp stored above ready to eat ice cream no longer commercially packaged. Operator moved ice cream. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 21988447

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. At walk-in cooler; 2 raw shell eggs with cracked/broken shells stored in same container as whole raw shell eggs. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21988438

High Priority - 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. At bar slide top cooler; milk (47°F - Cold Holding); butter packets (56°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21988441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar slide top cooler; milk (47°F - Cold Holding); butter packets (56°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.

03D-15-4

Detail 21988444

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep table; baked potatoes (125°F - Cooling 10:46am/112°F- cooling 11:40am). Operator stated potatoes cooked less than 1 hour prior. Potatoes stored in deep pan tightly covered with plastic wrap. Operator uncovered, placed in shallow pan inside walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken

52-08-4

Detail 21988445

Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Menu advertises PEI mussels, establishment is serving Black Mussels farm raised in Chile. Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 21988443

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. At cook line lift top cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen still in reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21988446

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line flip top cooler; in-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21988440

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish storage shelves over triple sink; old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 21988439

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line lift top cooler; standing water in bottom.

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 21614493

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw fish commercially packaged in reach in freezer by the front counter; operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21614490

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops over cooked oysters and roast beef in walk-in cooler; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21614491

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided copies of Safe Food System Inc No original certificates available Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21614494

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- salmon still in ROP in reach in cooler at cook line; educated operator

12B-07-4

Detail 21614492

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at cook line; Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit at cook line with food to be served to customers. operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20933593

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 0ppm. Sanitizer source empty and replaced. Retested 50pm. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 20933591

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook requested to wash hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20933592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef (41-49F); sliced tomatoes (41-47F) in flip top cooler at cook line. Foods over stacked above cold holding line and in unit less than 2 hours per cook. Over stacked portions removed and placed inside unit. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20933590

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of shrimp thawing in hand sink next to triple sink. Container removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20622075

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) sliced tomatoes (41-48°F); coleslaw (41-48° in flip cooler next to grill station. Tomatoes and coleslaw over filled above cold holding line and in cooler less than 2 hours per cook. Over stacked portions moved to inside cooler. 2) butter (50°F) on ledge in bar cooler. Butter in cooler less than 1 hour per bartender. Container moved in cooler and ice added to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 20622076

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 20622078

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-02-4

Detail 20622077

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat. Corrected On-Site