CEVICHE BAR
328 CRANDON BLVD SUITE 120 · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sweet potato (46 F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cooked line. As per employee foods were cooked last night. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed risotto was not date marked. As per employee it was cooked on Monday. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes to the kitchen and then served sauce and also prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sweet potato (46 F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cooked line. As per employee foods were cooked last night. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Also Observed shrimp (57 F – Cold Holding); sprouts (48 F – Cold Holding); scallops (55 F – Cold Holding); risotto (48 F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46 F – Cold Holding); steak (46 F – Cold Holding); pasta (47 F – Cold Holding); fish (46 F – Cold Holding); inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee foods were placed between last night and 10:00 AM this morning. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours . Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (57 F – Cold Holding); sprouts (48 F – Cold Holding); scallops (55 F – Cold Holding); risotto (48 F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46 F – Cold Holding); steak (46 F – Cold Holding); pasta (47 F – Cold Holding); fish (46 F – Cold Holding); inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee foods were placed between last night and 10:00 AM this morning. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours . Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed choclo (97 F – Hot Holding); chicken broth (104 F – Hot Holding) at the kitchen area. As per employee food was cooked less than 2 hours ago. Employee was advised to reheat food to 165°F. **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink +400 ppm. Employee adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees at the time if the inspection. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer C. More than 2 months, Leonel Velazquez more than 2 months. **Warning**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the corn. Employee removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. no drop down ceiling at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board no longer cleanable. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee tumbler on preparation table. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers properly air-dried – wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the rear exit door. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes on preparation table. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at less than 50 ppm. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:05 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.