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OCEAN & FLAME -GRILL-BAR

OCEAN & FLAME -GRILL-BAR in PINECREST has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9459-9461 S DIXIE HWY #52-53, PINECREST 33156

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480004

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in warewash area; soiled exterior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed interior walk reach in and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior in walk in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes rack.observed on dry food racks. Observed on knife magnet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479032

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in warewash area; soiled exterior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed interior walk reach in and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior in walk in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar on menu with no indication it's raw/undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes rack.observed on dry food racks. Observed on knife magnet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901264

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in warewash area; soiled exterior. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in establishment. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 filets of white fish thawed in ROP. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of reach in cooler; across cook line. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in warewash area. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed interior walk reach in and walk in freezer. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior in walk in. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with 0 ppm; chlorine sanitizer. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid bug spray above prep table outside of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in waiter station area crawling on shelf; no food contact. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pounds of jalapeños with mold. Observed 3 filets of white fish thawed in ROP. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are held. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar on menu with no indication it's raw/undercooked. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's restroom. Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes rack.observed on dry food racks. Observed on knife magnet. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table on cans of condensed milk. Observed jacket stored on mayo containers. Operator moved both during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed across cook line 1 reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F. All TCS foods were moved to other cooler for proper cold holding. Operator called technician to come and fix equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen. Observed exterior of corn nut containers soiled in dry storage area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in across cook line raw fish above maduros. Cook moved order of storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored above raw fish. Operator corrected on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on front counter: sweet potato crisps (69F - Cold Holding). As per operator, crisps have been there more than 4 hours. Inspector provided TPHC form.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter: sweet potato crisps (69F - Cold Holding). As per operator, crisps have been there more than 4 hours. Inspector provided TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to calibrate thermometer verbally with inspector. Inspector went over process with manager; 32F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed dry storage racks soiled where food is kept. Observed soiled shelves where clean pots are held.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi mahi still on ROP across cook line. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee started to open the packages . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly segregated inside reach in cooler at ceviche station. Employee segregated personal food. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at prep area. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in walk in freezer entrance.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum containers and plastic containers not inverted on shelve across cook line.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at wait station. Employee placed bucket at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled at mop sink.

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620861

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insects control over shelf with single service articles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insects control over lime boxes. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342104

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with not handle inside of chicken broth and inside of fish broth at walk-in cooler. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers at shelves dishwasher area. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in cooler front counter. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insects control over shelf with single service articles. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues p, only located next to walk in cooler. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. Confirmation number 237497859. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood mix stored over cooked octopus. Observed raw fish stored over chicha morada at walk in cooler. Operated rearranged the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish inside of vacuum packed (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish inside of vacuum packed (50 F - Cold Holding); risotto (49 F - Cold Holding); pasta (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per operator the raw fish for more than four hours. And the risotto and pasta less than two hours. Operator discarded the raw fish and moved the pasta and risotto to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning
  • 22-59-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water final rinse manifold at 196°F. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446179

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the sushi (tabby) not identified that contains raw fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the sushi (tabby) not identified that contains raw fish. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed the products were marked less the Acholado roll with smoke salmon. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desert flans, suspiros not labeled as specified by law. The desert were provided by Bakeology LLC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desert flans, suspiros not labeled as specified by law. The desert were provided by Bakeology LLC. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desert flans, suspiros not labeled as specified by law. The desert were provided by Bakeology LLC. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444964

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed ceiling vents cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in freezer located next to walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in freezer located next to walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the sushi (tabby) not identified that contains raw fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the sushi (tabby) not identified that contains raw fish. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desert flans, suspiros not labeled as specified by law. The desert were provided by Bakeology LLC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desert flans, suspiros not labeled as specified by law. The desert were provided by Bakeology LLC. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441206

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between two reach in coolers preparation area. Operator sent the knives to the dishwasher area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over shelf with dishes and single service articles front counter. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at front counter. Operator changed the sanitizer. Final concentration 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor front counter. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the pan, pot and containers that are cleaned at the three compartment sink not sanitized. Operator was informed what is the right procedure to sanitize the articles. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over garlic and Ham at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that he need to relocate the products. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in freezer located next to walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed And rice (50 F - Cold Holding); quinoa (52 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator since the night before. And salmon (50 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48 F - Cold Holding); concha (52 F - Cold Holding); rice (50 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator raw fish since yesterday at 3:00 pm. Concha, rice and salmon over night. Operator discarded the rice and quinoa. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on the top of sushi mix. As per operator for less than one hour. And rice (50 F - Cold Holding); quinoa (52 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator since the night before. And salmon (50 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48 F - Cold Holding); concha (52 F - Cold Holding); rice (50 F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator raw fish since yesterday at 3:00 pm. Concha, rice and salmon over night. Operator moved the cream cheese to the bottom part for rapid cooling. and discarded the rice and quinoa. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the sushi (tabby) not identified that contains raw fish. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desert flans, suspiros not labeled as specified by law. The desert were provided by Bakeology LLC. Warning