SR CEVICHE LIGHTHOUSE INC
3100 N FEDERAL HWY · LIGHTHOUSE POINT · Broward County · FL 33064
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 65-68F at cookline cooler. Rice had been left on the rice pot to cool overnight at room temperature. Rice pot had been turned off. Rice was transferred to cooler in the morning. Rice discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01D-01-4High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For Swai served raw in Ceviche. **Warning**
08A-18-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Raw beef touching bags of raw chicken at chest freezer in dry storage room. Foods in ziplock bags. Foods moved and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in food prep/food storage areas. 6 live flies inndry storage room on walls. 2 live flies flying around restroom area. 2 live flies on wall by ceviche bar. 18 live flies by handwash sink in bar area on walls and cabinet. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 65-68F at cookline cooler. Rice had been left on the rice pot to cool overnight at room temperature. Rice pot had been turned off. Rice was transferred to cooler in the morning. Rice discarded. **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bleach over vegetables in dry storage room. Chemicals moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-11-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Tiki torch fuel stored next to napkins in bar area. Chemicals moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside of building near back door. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed symptoms and Big 5. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 65-68F at cookline cooler. Rice had been left on the rice pot to cool overnight at room temperature. Rice pot had been turned off. Rice was transferred to cooler in the morning. Rice discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Handwash sink obstructed by pan in bar area. Obstruction removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cookline area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Sanitizer solution bottle not labeled in ceviche bar area. **Warning**
Basic 8
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone above prep table in ceviche bar area. Personal items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of salt and rice on floor in dry storage room. Foods elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons and spatulas in standing water at 78F at cookline. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish and beef thawing at room temperature in cookline area. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum foil containers not properly inverted in dry storage room. Containers inverted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in dry storage room not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:44 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.