Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood
Last inspected:
707 N Surf Rd Store #1, Hollywood, FL 33019Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood has been emergency-closed once for roach activity on December 7, 2021. The 49-seat establishment has had 31 inspections on record since 2016, with 169 total violations, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations and handwashing violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, including citations in the most recent inspections in March 2026 and January 2026. The facility has incurred 3 disciplinary actions totaling $2,640 in fines. Fire safety violations involving blocked exit paths were documented in 2016, 2017, and 2019. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 found 8 violations including high-priority handwashing issues and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: December 7, 2021 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood: Emergency Closure History (1)
Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023046029 | $1,200.00 | Aug 11, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2022004903 | $1,040.00 | Dec 21, 2021 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2021057259 | $400.00 | Dec 9, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. shelving with supplies and freezer in exit hall.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Bicycles. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Chairs and other miscellaneous items lining exit hall . For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Bicycles chair and other items.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Removed deep fryer that was not on . Fryer was located outside of hood coverage. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood last inspected?
- Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood last shut down?
- Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood was last shut down on December 7, 2021 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood had?
- Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood find?
- Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,640.00 in fines.
- How much has Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood been fined?
- Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood has been fined a total of $2,640.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Ocean Grill & Bar in Hollywood operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sapore Di Mare Restaurant (2015-2017), Sapore Di Mare (2019).
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