How many health inspections has BT'S OCEANFRONT had?

BT'S OCEANFRONT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BT'S OCEANFRONT ever been shut down?

Yes, BT'S OCEANFRONT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BT'S OCEANFRONT?

The most frequently cited violations at BT'S OCEANFRONT are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

BT'S OCEANFRONT

950 OCEAN DR, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DEERFIELD BEACH ES LEASING LLC · License: SEA1613017

BT'S OCEANFRONT in Deerfield Beach, FL has 26 inspections on record with 170 total violations (6.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

170Violations

1Closures

Data current as of September 30, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for BT'S OCEANFRONT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 30, 2025	Roach & fly activity	13:22:00

Inspection History (26)

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

May 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Jan 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 9, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Jun 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 6, 2017 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Mar 27, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 21, 2017 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

BT'S OCEANFRONT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BT'S OCEANFRONT had?: BT'S OCEANFRONT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BT'S OCEANFRONT ever been shut down?: Yes, BT'S OCEANFRONT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BT'S OCEANFRONT?: The most frequently cited violations at BT'S OCEANFRONT are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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