Ocean 2000 Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ocean 2000 Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Ocean 2000 Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple cans of wood polish stored on shelf directly above clean glassware. Operator removed chemicals to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no additional oyster advisory.
02A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic doors on ice machine. Potential physical contamination from broken pieces.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding multiple cold holding units.
05-09-4
61
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Three compartment sink not dispensing the sanitizer. Employee had removed supply tube from container. Operator replaced. Tested 200 ppm Quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both in kitchen and at the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized both during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour and bulk sugar. Operator removed and replaced with correct utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in area behind bar. Operator secured.
51-11-4
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 Mahi hawing while still in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed from package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at dish room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like buildup around walk-in cooler door in area behind the bar.
23-03-4
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed and sent to be cleaned and Sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets on single door low boy line cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in 2 bulk containers. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
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 in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler, multiple containers of food stored under shelves, directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored I direct contact on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and placed in a pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer and primed. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures for hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored over dressings and cut melon in expo reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left to right - #2- cooked corn (48-50F); hard boiled eggs (50F); Per operator items were held in walk in overnight and loaded in this cooler approximately an hour ago. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Expo area - butter (68-70F) - on tray on countertop. Per operator item was placed out approximately 1/2 hour ago. Reviewed proper cold holding procedures and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator moved item to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Ice for seafood - cookline countertop. 2. Bowl in cooked potatoes - cookline flip top. Operator removed all bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left to right - #2- cooked corn (48-50F); hard boiled eggs (50F); Per operator items were held in walk in overnight and loaded in this cooler approximately an hour ago. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. 2. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condensing unit.
14-74-7
29
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean 2000 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean 2000 Restaurant on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean 2000 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocean 2000 Restaurant.
How does Ocean 2000 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Ocean 2000 Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Ocean 2000 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean 2000 Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean 2000 Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ocean 2000 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean 2000 Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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