MARISCOS EL OCEANO
23 S DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded-talapia served raw for ceviche. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on exterior door of freezer in kitchen. One live roach on wall at front counter in dining room. Three live roaches on shelf with sauce bottles at front counter in dining room. One live roach on floor in front of stove in kitchen. Two live roaches on wall by reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (118F – Hot Holding); beans (126F – Hot Holding) at steam table. Operator states food reheated on stove and placed in unit less than fours hour prior. Food placed on stove to reheat to 165F. Steam table water not hot enough. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 1
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in hand sink in kitchen. One dead roach on floor in front of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.