OCTOPUS KITCHEN AND BAR
4660 NORTH OCEAN DR, LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE, FL 33308
License #1624392
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Solid Health Score
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OCTOPUS KITCHEN AND BAR in LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 20, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 7 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 6 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 20, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo - countertop - cream cheese (84F). Per operator item holding approximately 2 hours. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in red expo reach-in freezer
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack on Cookline visibly soiled.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of water in plastic bottles stored on floor at bar.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - potatoes (118-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 1/2 hour. Operator immediately moved item to grill to reheat. Cookline - under heat bar - sausage (95-96F). Per operator holding approximately 2 hours. Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat.
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OCTOPUS KITCHEN AND BAR looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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