CEVICHE & GRILL
13818 Southwest 8th Street
Florida, 33184
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed change of ownership. New ownership PERSEUS LLC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed application made on 4/9/25. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 food employee Miguel, Jose hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: As per operator Jose is scheduled to take manager test on 4/14/25. Also stated that Miguel is only on dishwasher duty. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside roasted corn container on storage rack. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna inside ROP for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler next to prep area. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the handle from ice. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs hanging from oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water 86F on stove. Operator turned on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed change of ownership. New ownership PERSEUS LLC. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche: leche tigre (64F - Cold Holding); yellow pepper sauce (48F - Cold Holding) at ceviche station. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink blocked by preparation table. Operator removed the table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi rolls containing raw salmon and raw fish not marked as raw. **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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 food employee Miguel, Jose hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach at triple sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside rice container at storage area. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Employee removed the tongs.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle inside dried corn container at kitchen. Employee removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F on stove. Employee turned on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ladies room. **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in hand sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Instructed employee to stop use of dish machine and start manual dishwashing until machine get service. Employee started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut veggies in reach in cooler across cook line. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon stored cooked corn choclo at ceviche station. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of employee training. Person in charge does not have access to office. **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves at dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not properly labeled. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).