Oceano

512 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Oceano has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Lake Worth facility scores 76, putting Oceano on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects coming from bar ice well drain area. Operator eliminated. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle soiled food storage containers and then handle clean and sanitized food storage containers without first washing hands or glove change. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg whites ( prepared on site from raw shell eggs ) stored over Labne Kefir cheese in walk in cooler. Explained. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Coffee station hand sink. Manager put small soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At coffee station hand sink. Manager stocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All copies of one blank safestaff certificates ( employee information and filled on copied certificate)

53B-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At coffee station hand sink.

31B-04-4

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

21-04-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on clean dish wire rack shelves. Manager removed the purse. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting strawberry tops before washing. Explained and he washed the remaining **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over apples walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid on site **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Sep 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oceano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oceano on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oceano?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oceano.

How does Oceano compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Oceano most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 76.

Has Oceano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oceano have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oceano 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 Oceano inspected?

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

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