EL CEIBENO RESTAURANT
2795 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles and coke cans inside of reach in cooler by the entrance of dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed a can of soda at reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
19
Total
23
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside the cooked beef at the reach in cooler in front of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in the ceiling in dry storage area. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair on the side of the cook line. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside of reach in cooler by cook line, walk in cooler, and reach in freezer by dry storage. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair on the side of the cook line. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door that leads to the exterior of establishment by the dry storage area. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce used for cooking and marinated onions stored in walk in cooler on a piece of wood that is not 6 inches off the ground. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains in a container on the floor inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dry storage area. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light and light shield in disrepair in the dry storage area. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler where the vegetables are held. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in handwashing sink by the bar area, and inside the men's restroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers both in the cook line area and dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles and coke cans inside of reach in cooler by the entrance of dry storage. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed excessive rust on shelves inside of reach n cooler by the cook line. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered beef stored inside reach in cooler by cook line. Manager placed cover immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area by the cook line. Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood being used to store food in the dry storage area. 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 beef stored over raw Fish inside walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper way to store foods. Manager placed them in proper locations. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding).As per manager food was prepped this morning less than 4 hours. Manager moved all items and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside men's restroom. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated beef with old date marked on it inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per Manager, food was prepared the day before and placed the correct date. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located at the front counter with soiled interior.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small white cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior and door handle of microwave with soil accumulation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe kitchen tongs and spatula in standing water at 104F at the cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container at the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the prep station. Observed walk in cooler vent soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on blue cutting board at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 06/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a glass container of sugar.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed the tong. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in a pan with a water temperature of 88°F. The cook discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both restrooms.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of V8 in the walk-in cooler. The manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a glass jar with sugar not labeled. The manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler gasket torn.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on a preparation reach in cooler lid that doesn't open. The cook removed the knives. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler across from the cook top.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can on the walk-in cooler shelf.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the triple door refrigerator next to the mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken in a large pan with water. The owner moved the chicken to a large prep sink and ran cold water on the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (110F - Hot Holding) as per the cook the rice was cooked approximately an hour ago. It appears the rice cooker doesn't work properly on maintaining the rice hot. The owner moved the rice to a large pan and placed it on the stove top. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit across from cook line and cold holding unit across front walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit across from cook line and cold holding unit across front walk in cooler Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).