Park & Ocean
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Park & Ocean appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2023. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Park & Ocean's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - flip top #1 - sour cream (48F); pico (48F); cooked shrimp (51-52F). Per operator, items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook - touched raw fish then changed gloves and handled ready to eat food. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee put on gloves and began touching unwrapped single-service items (tray liners) without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - flip top #1 - sour cream (48F); pico (48F); cooked shrimp (51-52F). Per operator, items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-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. Consumer advisory on menu cut off. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in hard boiled eggs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area - at prep table. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored - stored directly on floor under shelving in dry storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
35
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pickles in 2 door reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
35A-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine - 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on cloth towels on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right door - prep area flip top - door falls off when opened. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. One employee without Food Handler training/CFM. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep area flip top - right side lower door falls off when opened. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
61
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park & Ocean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park & Ocean on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park & Ocean?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Park & Ocean.
How does Park & Ocean compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Park & Ocean most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Park & Ocean's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Park & Ocean have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Park & Ocean 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 Park & Ocean inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park & Ocean is inspected around four times per year on average.
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