CEVICHE TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT
332 Beach Drive Northeast
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
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. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances. Chef cleaned substance. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted for protection. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Handle of scoop touching flour. Chef stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 110 F on cooktop. Chef increased the flame. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not properly inverted correctly. Manager inverted ice buckets
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Manager removed drink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Ice machine mold like substance.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth at bar area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put in solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 88F. Employee removed tongs from water. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Richmond at salad prep station: feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding)
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager corrected vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by salad station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table by salad station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at soda station in bar area stored with handle touching the ice. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven of double door ovens has built up food debris.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in door of upright reach in cooler/freezer in salad prep station not stored in solution.
- 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitary bucket underneath prep table in rear preparation area at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area by ice machine blocked by cleaning equipment. Manager removed cleaning equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by ice machine in rear prep area. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
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. Interior of both ice machines have mold like substances.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks behind bar area.
- 11-22-5:High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Employee on cook line has wounds on forearm and not covered with an impermeable wrap. Manager had employee wash hands and forearm and apply bandage. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen before prep area has ice in sink. Manager burned ice. Corrected On-Site
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).