Bt's Oceanfront
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bt's Oceanfront, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Deerfield Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container stored at cleaned utensil storage rack in dry storage area. Operator removed and recleaned.
16-46-4
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects resting on wall and on cleaning equipment at mop sink in kitchen. 2. Observed two live, small flying insects resting on shelving opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator started to clean areas of the kitchen at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 12 live insects crawling on packaged dry pasta on shelf in dry storage area. 2. Observed approximately 20 live insects inside boxes of Barilla pasta. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed 7 live roaches crawling on floor at cookline in kitchen. 2. Observed 4 live roaches in oven at cookline in kitchen. 3. Observed one live roach crawling on two door reach in cooler at omelet station. Operator killed roaches, started to clean areas of at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 20 live insects inside two boxes of Barilla pasta. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet in kitchen. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Hole in wall behind oven at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor next to reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. Operator started to clean areas at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed heavy and old food debris under cookline at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall at dishmachine in kitchen. 2. Observed on wall behind cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-13-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill at cookline in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink in kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon at front counter omelet station, reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 mahi thawing overnight at the reach in two door cooler at the cookline. Product completely thawed. See Stop Sale.
06-09-1
82
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware wash sink next to hand sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored at clean utensil rack by ware wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee towel drying cleaned plates from the dishwasher.
24-17-4
78
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Ppm at 0
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and helped to fill out **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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 - Food stored on floor. Boxes on the floor in walk in freezer, manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bt's Oceanfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bt's Oceanfront on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bt's Oceanfront?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bt's Oceanfront.
How does Bt's Oceanfront compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Bt's Oceanfront most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Bt's Oceanfront's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bt's Oceanfront have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bt's Oceanfront 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 Bt's Oceanfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bt's Oceanfront is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants