Visit 01 — Food-Licensing Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 6021890|Public Food Service Establishment|Palm Beach County, FloridaInspected Feb 26, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
OCEAN AVE BAR & KITCHEN
2551 N OCEAN AVE, RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
OCEAN AVE BAR & KITCHEN runs one of the cleanest kitchens in the region — zero high-priority violations in the past year. Eat with confidence. The trailing-year record shows 0 violations, including 0 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Spotless
100.0
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against RIVIERA BEACH
Scores higher than 80% of the 50 inspected restaurants in RIVIERA BEACH on the trailing-year record.
Against Palm Beach County
0 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — below the Palm Beach County average of 4.3.
This kitchen0
County average4.3
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
20 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Mar 11, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 18, 2023 — Visit 15 in this ledger.
449 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 03 — Complaint Full
Mar 10, 2025
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Mar 6, 2025
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority×3
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Dec 13, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Oct 15, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Routine - Food
Oct 14, 2024
Disposition
Warning IssuedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×3
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority×2
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate×2
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Complaint Full
Apr 19, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 18, 2023 — Visit 15 in this ledger.
123 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 09 — Complaint Full
Apr 18, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedRoaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×4
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Routine - Food
Feb 20, 2024
Disposition
Assigned to InspectorNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Routine - Food
Feb 19, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×2
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Jan 16, 2024
Disposition
Warning IssuedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×2
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 13 — Complaint Full
Dec 19, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Requirements not metEmergency Order Callback Not CompliedFollow-up inspection — requirements not met. This record is not a new Emergency Order of Closure.
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 14 — Complaint Full
Dec 19, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedThe establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 18, 2023 — Visit 15 in this ledger.
1 day between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 15 — Complaint Full
Dec 18, 2023
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 16 — Routine - Food
Nov 16, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Nov 13, 2023 — Visit 18 in this ledger.
3 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 17 — Routine - Food
Nov 14, 2023
Disposition
Emergency Order Follow-up Time ExtensionSurfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 18 — Routine - Food
Nov 13, 2023
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 19 — Complaint Full
Sep 12, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Sep 11, 2023 — Visit 20 in this ledger.
1 day between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 20 — Complaint Full
Sep 11, 2023
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority×4
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×2
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Workers handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands without an approved alternative procedure.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate×3
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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