H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale
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5975 Federal Hwy Ste 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308H2Ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 61 violations across 13 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection — close to the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the violation record shows persistent patterns of concern: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections between 2024 and 2025, handwashing violations (proper hand/arm washing and handwashing facility issues) were cited in at least 4 inspections, and consumer advisories were issued repeatedly in 2025 and 2026. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $320 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following 4 violations, including two consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024011441 | $160.00 | Jan 31, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024010663 | $160.00 | Jan 31, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale had?
- H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale find?
- H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- H2ocean Seafood Market in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $320.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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