OCTOPUS KITCHEN AND BAR

Name: OCTOPUS KITCHEN AND BAR
Address: 4660 NORTH OCEAN DR, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL, 33308, US

4660 NORTH OCEAN DR, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL, 33308

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date: July 20, 2026
Type: Routine - Food
Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 7
Jurisdiction: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (7)

03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - potatoes (118-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 1/2 hour. Operator immediately moved item to grill to reheat. Cookline - under heat bar - sausage (95-96F). Per operator holding approximately 2 hours. Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - potatoes (118-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 1/2 hour. Operator immediately moved item to grill to reheat. Cookline - under heat bar - sausage (95-96F). Per operator holding approximately 2 hours. Operator immediately moved to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo - countertop - cream cheese (84F). Per operator item holding approximately 2 hours. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo - countertop - cream cheese (84F). Per operator item holding approximately 2 hours. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
10-12-5Corrected on site
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor. Cases of water in plastic bottles stored on floor at bar.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water in plastic bottles stored on floor at bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack on Cookline visibly soiled.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack on Cookline visibly soiled.
Intermediate
10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 108F. Operator moved to heat source.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 108F. Operator moved to heat source. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
14-69-4
Ice buildup in red expo reach-in freezer
Basic - Ice buildup in red expo reach-in freezer
Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.