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CEVICHE BAR

328 CRANDON BLVD SUITE 120 · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690400
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13694901
DBPR license2334060

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed choclo (71 F – Cold Holding); inside the reach in cooler at the cooked line. As per employee choclo was cooked around 11:00 AM. Food was not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70°F degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed risotto was not date marked. As per employee it was cooked on Saturday.. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed shrimp( 49°F cold holding),scallops (46°F cold holding) fish ( 58°F cold holding) butter ( 50°F cold holding) broccoli (48°F cold holding) inside the reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee all foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours . Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed shrimp( 49°F cold holding),scallops (46°F cold holding) fish ( 58°F cold holding) butter ( 50°F cold holding) broccoli (48°F cold holding) inside the reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee all foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours . Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. no drop down ceiling at back storage area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the rear exit door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the rear exit door. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes on preparation table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Observed wiping clothes on preparation table. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

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