CEVICHE LOVERS

5800 SW 73 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/11/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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 tuna bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler. Operator open the three bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed rice at reach in cooler. As per operator is employee meal.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf above three compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers two at preparation area and one at ceviche station.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish inside of preparation sink front counter. Operator moved the raw fish to the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels at preparation table ceviche station.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yuca (63 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for about 2,5 hrs. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice no time marked front counter. As per operator for 3 hrs. Operator time marked the rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass cup inside of hand wash sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees no currently certified on duty.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks located at front counter and preparation area. Repeat Violation
  • 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 seafood cream, mashed potatoes, and cooked chicken at reach in cooler. As per operator from three days ago. Operator started to date marked the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8539384
2024-04-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 1/11/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8538613
2024-01-11
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 10/27/2023

High Priority
4
Intermediate
9
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in coolers. Operator removed the knife and sent it to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 utensil handle touching the rice. Operator removed the handle. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of stove kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. Warning
  • 01A-09-4:High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over French fried at walk-in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One located next to dishwasher machine. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche, smoked salmon and sushi on menu not identified as raw. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice under time control. Written procedures was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food Inspector #8362063
2023-10-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 9 intermediate, 5 basic).