Pleasures of the Sea

2620 Nw 19 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Pleasures of the Sea stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “pesticide/insecticide labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-05-4

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. Provided handout for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline - Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-38-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

41-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink filled with cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cookline. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operators stored solution properly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pleasures of the Sea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pleasures of the Sea on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pleasures of the Sea?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide/insecticide labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pleasures of the Sea.

How does Pleasures of the Sea compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Pleasures of the Sea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Pleasures of the Sea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pleasures of the Sea have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pleasures of the Sea 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 Pleasures of the Sea inspected?

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

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