Douce Lounge Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
23
Score
Douce Lounge Bar & Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Douce Lounge Bar & Grill's 23 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice; (44F)Cooked rice; (45F). Reach In Cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Ice machine Employee replaced paper **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on Flip top cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. **Warning**
29-09-4
52
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink located next to Walk In Freezer
29-11-4
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top Cooler: Turkey,(48F)Goat meat; (48F); Pork (50F)Acra ; (50F)Marinade Chicken; (49F) All items cooked on Tuesday 12/17/24 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from flip top cooler. Employee replaced soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen opposite cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen next to ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door in rear of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris between six burner stoves.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plant containers of fry oil on storeroom floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on top of ice machine. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil on flat top stove temperature 70F
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed single glass reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
14-33-4
43
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip top cutting board soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door in the rear of the kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed label on clean container on cook line.
16-46-4
78
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Douce Lounge Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Douce Lounge Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Douce Lounge Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Douce Lounge Bar & Grill.
How does Douce Lounge Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Douce Lounge Bar & Grill most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Douce Lounge Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Douce Lounge Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Douce Lounge Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Douce Lounge Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Douce Lounge Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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