Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BARRACUDA BAR & SEAFOOD

123 NE 20TH AVE STE 7 · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3450340
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739367
DBPR license1623614

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 24, 2025 4:38 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 26, 2025 1:25 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 5 live roaches crawling on wall and in wall crevices next to food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on floor in front of cookline in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live roaches observed on castor wheels at reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 4. Approximately one live roach observed crawling on wall underneath cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile next to reach in freezer in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. Four dead roaches observed on bottom shelf of food prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of three door freezer in storage area has exposed insulation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above reach in freezer in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in storage containers at the triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.