Ocean Four Bistro

17201 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Ocean Four Bistro stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Sunny Isles Beach restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed raw chicken not properly separated from raw salmon in reach in cooler based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

08A-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50°F. All food was removed. Manager is awaiting maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw shrimp being stored above various ready to eat foods. Located in reach freezer. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various raw fish. Located in reach in cooler.

08A-24-5

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and water being stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Jan 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Four Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Four Bistro on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Four Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ocean Four Bistro.

How does Ocean Four Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Ocean Four Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Ocean Four Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Four Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ocean Four Bistro 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 Ocean Four Bistro inspected?

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

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