Ocean 2000 Lounge

2000 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ocean 2000 Lounge nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank with no restraint. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.

31B-04-4

Basic - Soda gun dispenser at bar, not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed buildup of mold like substance.

22-13-5

Feb 15, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee cleaning glass napkin holders in the hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-09-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean 2000 Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean 2000 Lounge on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Ocean 2000 Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Ocean 2000 Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Ocean 2000 Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean 2000 Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ocean 2000 Lounge 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 Ocean 2000 Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean 2000 Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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