GG'S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL
606 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Florida, 33019
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed at cook line, scoop stored in soiled, standing water at 101F. Operator had employee change out water and turned up temperature to hold at 135F or above. 2) Observed at pantry station, scoop stored in standing water at 69F **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 1) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. 2) Observed accumulation of food debris on soda gun nozzles at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beverage air cooler//shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); broccolini (58F - Cold Holding); cut bok choy (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler for approximately 4.5hours. Stop sale.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored inside breadcrumb bin at cook line, handle in contact with food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed at cook line, scoop stored in soiled, standing water at 101F. Operator had employee change out water and turned up temperature to hold at 135F or above. 2) Observed at pantry station, scoop stored in standing water at 69F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks inside reach in freezer and reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at cook line, not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beverage air cooler//shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); broccolini (58F - Cold Holding); cut bok choy (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler for approximately 4.5hours. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beverage air cooler//shredded cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); broccolini (58F - Cold Holding); cut bok choy (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler for approximately 4.5hours. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed garlic butter at cook line without time mark. Per operator, food put on time approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on food. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at both bars. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing unknown purple solution stored at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on top soda syrup cases in warehouse washing room. Operator moved bag **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket not secured to door in middle reach in cooler in expo line. Observed gap where cold air is escaping
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in ware washing room above 3 compartment sink.
- 36-32-5:Basic - One ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at back of house above reach in freezer.
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw beef stored over premade salad in speed rack inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo line middle low boy Cooler ; Milk (47F - Cold Holding) , held in unit less than 4 hours ago. Observed gap where cold air is escaping, gasket not secured properly to door. Operator moved milk to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).