Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

OZZIE'S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR

905-909 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
6 High Priority
Jun 5, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 17

12A-12-4

Detail 24610748

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw steak remove and replace gloves then handled fried calamari without washing hands. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 24610746

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender handle fruit garnish and place on drink.

08A-04-5

Detail 24610745

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw lobsters stored on top of unwashed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24610741

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored over bolognese and lobster bisque in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 24610738

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then pick up a plate of steak without washing hands.

01B-13-4

Detail 24610747

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swordfish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

01C-03-4

Detail 24610740

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24610739

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24610750

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24610737

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

06-09-1

Detail 24610749

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swordfish 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

08B-38-4

Detail 24610742

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on kitchen floor. Box of baking potatoes,cans of tomatoes limes. back of the kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 24610744

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.

29-08-4

Detail 24610736

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe leaking on hand washing sink on cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 24610752

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus 32F sitting on the table at room temperature.

21-09-4

Detail 24610751

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.

02D-01-5

Detail 24610743

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour on cook line not labeled.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24456317

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw oysters in the walk in cooler. The chicken was moved. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24456319

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 24456320

Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

14-01-5

Detail 24456318

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the cook line flip top cooler, in the garlic and oil, a small ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The ramekin was removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24456321

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage area, a case of raw potatoes were stored on the floor. The potatoes were moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 23942952

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at front entrance to bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Observed same. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23942953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive amounts of ice build up in reach in freezer in the back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Observed same. Time Extended

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 17

12A-13-4

Detail 23939897

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scrap dirty dishes and then picked up clean glasses. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23939892

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw fish then took gloves off and without washing hands touched ready to eat rice. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 23939889

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23939890

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw mussels and fish in reach in freezer in back storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23939893

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over various ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Also raw ground beef stored over ready to eat pasteurized eggs in a carton. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23939894

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner on a prep table on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23939902

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23939896

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back handwashing sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23939901

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02A-01-5

Detail 23939895

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23939900

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at front entrance to bar. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23939898

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23939887

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive amounts of ice build up in reach in freezer in the back prep area. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23939903

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep area knives stored between reach in freezer and steam table. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23939891

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 84F. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23939888

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees cook line. Also at the back handwashing sink. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23939899

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a soiled wet wiping on prep area. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 23676429

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw salmon not commercially packaged stored above ready to eat French fries. Operator moved French fries to top shelf Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23676426

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, rice (50F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated placed in cooler less than 1 hour.employee moved items to bottom cooler to chill Corrective Action Taken

01C-10-4

Detail 23676423

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In walk in cooler, oyster tag removed from original container before being emptied. Operator put tag back with oysters. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23676424

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test for three compartment sink or dishwasher.

11-26-1

Detail 23676428

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. Some employees hired less than 90 days are not informed of their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement to operator

31B-03-4

Detail 23676425

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cook line, no soap provided. operator provided soap Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23676430

Intermediate - mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not date marked with last day served. Discussed with operator to date mark tags.

08B-38-4

Detail 23676422

Basic - Food stored on floor. On back line by reach in freezer, fryer oil stored on floor. Instructed operator to store oil at least six inch from floor.

10-17-4

Detail 23676427

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, in use knives stored between equipment. Operator removed items to clean Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 23676421

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 76°f with in use utensils. Discussed with operator that water needs to be 135°at or above. Discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 23211119

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 154F).

16-62-1

Detail 23211120

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.