OZZIE'S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR

Name: OZZIE'S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR
Address: 905-909 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33304, US
Rating: 58.9

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

License #1625630

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58.9 Grade F / 100

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OZZIE'S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 5, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 41 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 35 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on June 5, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employees touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands without an approved alternative procedure or required training documentation.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] 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.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 84F. Operator dumped water.
[14-69-4] 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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a soiled wet wiping on prep area. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee washed hands properly.
[24-05-4] 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.
[12A-13-4] 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.
[12A-03-4] 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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner on a prep table on cook line. Operator stored properly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back handwashing sink.
[02A-01-5] 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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at front entrance to bar.
[10-17-4] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back handwashing sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees cook line. Also at the back handwashing sink. Operator posted.
[12A-12-4] 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.
[08A-02-6] 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.

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