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AJI CEVICHE BAR SARASOTA

With 4 inspections documented, AJI CEVICHE BAR SARASOTA maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4141 S TAMIAMI TRL #16

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471482

  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoop stored in 78F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the water. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the rice had been held. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The stated the rice had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the rice. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the rice had been held. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The stated the rice had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the rice. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter used for drinking water attached to the hand sink faucet behind the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 73F at the hand sink behind the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: On hot water at 73F at the hand sink behind the bar. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926474

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 the scoop handle used for salt no stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoop stored in 78F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for fresh cilantro. The operator removed the non-food grade paper towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the rice had been held. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the rice had been held. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter used for drinking water attached to the hand sink faucet behind the bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 73F at the hand sink behind the bar.

Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8864266

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the prep area. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of limes and a box of yams stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 a scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line. Observed no handwashing signs in the public restrooms used by employees.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked octopus thawing in standing water in a prep sink in the kitchen. The operator turned on cold running water over the octopus. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai stored over french fries in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly store the swai. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of WD-40 stored on a cutting board behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemical and placed the cutting board in the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened for more than 24 hours with no date mark behind the bar. The operator date marked the milk. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple foods removed from the freezer and thawed in the walk in cooler without a date mark of when the items were removed from the freezer.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the rear exit.

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789085

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed