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GG'S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

606 N OCEAN DR · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33019

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3569746
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10720362
DBPR license1617926

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-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.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03F-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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing unknown purple solution stored at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-74-7

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.

Stop Sale
#3Basic12B-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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-01-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic21-04-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic12B-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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-12-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.