Nanou Ocean

3704 N Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Nanou Ocean has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Nanou Ocean's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, then re-entered kitchen and touched ready to eat croissant without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - cooked eggs (62-64F). Per operator item prepared 2 hours ago. Operator placed item on time as a public health control. Provided form and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw Smoked Salmon - operator posted advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw smoked salmon stored over unwashed tomatoes and avocados. Operator placed salmon on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at front counter, paper towel machine not working. Operator placed paper towels for use. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, cups stored on floor. Operator put onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Handling croissants to be platted with bare hands. Observed employee handling smoke salmon on bread to be served immediately. Instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Discussed with operator appropriate hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (60F) being held on cook line for approximately 2 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator. Provided written procedure. Operator placed back in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in standing water removed. Clean spatula replaced in dry container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tiramisu (46F)in pastry cooler at front counter. Tiramisu in cooler less than 4 hours per Manager and containers moved to inside cooler in back kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nanou Ocean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nanou Ocean on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nanou Ocean?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nanou Ocean.

How does Nanou Ocean compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Nanou Ocean most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Nanou Ocean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nanou Ocean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nanou Ocean means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Nanou Ocean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nanou Ocean is inspected around two times per year on average.

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