Oceans 234
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Oceans 234 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Deerfield Beach facility scores 83, putting Oceans 234 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine door in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep counter opposite cook-line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
90
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. 1. Observed on Interior top and bin of large ice machine. 2. Observed on interior door of small ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handles used in rice and flour storage containers in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag on shelf next to cleaned food utensils opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old and peeling labels on tongs stored clean on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area. Operator removed labels, cleaned, and sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw cooler at cook line at salmon (48F - Cold Holding); mahi-mahi (46F - Cold Holding); swordfish (46F - Cold Holding), chef removed all items and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steamer at Chicken ; (90F - Hot Holding). Chef reheated chicken to 165° and above **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to portion food. Manager discarded bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with oil not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose with gloved hands and handled clean utensils immediately after without handwashing. Operator reviewed hand wash procedures with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above stove top in kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed blue labels stuck on containers stored on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, observed on food prep table at cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
74
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw cooler on cook line at salmon, rice, cheese, lettuce (45-49F - Cold Holding); swordfish mahi-mahi (50F - Cold Holding), chef said items there less than one hour, chef iced some items and moved the other items to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Ppm at 0 , chef refilled buckets.to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oceans 234 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oceans 234 on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oceans 234?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oceans 234.
How does Oceans 234 compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Oceans 234 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Oceans 234's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oceans 234 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oceans 234 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 Oceans 234 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oceans 234 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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