H2OCEAN Seafood Market
5975 Federal Hwy Ste 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625597
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 17 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 27Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 27, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of both Cookline microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed same.
More time given
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed same.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Observed same.
More time given
- First visitJul 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Cookline flip top - Raw pork bacon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cream.
Operator stored all items properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of both Cookline microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Operator cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Above water heater.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Accumulation of food debris around Cookline stove and grill. Accumulation of debris under dry storage shelving.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.