Minneola, Lake County

DON CEVICHE PERU AND MEXICO

102 HWY 27, Minneola, FL 34715

FoodSeating
Latest violations
24
4 High Priority
May 26, 2026
City
Minneola
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 9Basic: 11Total: 24

12A-27-4

Detail 24592849

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated employee, he washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24592842

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -portioned raw chicken over portioned raw beef in reach in freezer Warning

29-37-4

Detail 24592850

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -triple sink Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24592851

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 500+++ Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24592839

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. Repeat Violation Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24592841

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -portioned cooked pasta, wrapped tight in individual bags, packed tight in deep pan, covered with plastic wrap. Educated operator, removed all pasta from bags, placed innreach in freezer for rapid cooling Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24592855

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24592859

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Leche de tigre, contains raw fish, not identified as raw on menu** Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24592853

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24592858

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. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 24592844

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. -various items in reach in freezer Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24592848

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. -servers Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24592845

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided copy to operator Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24592847

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24592840

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour container Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24592838

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -above triple sink Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24592856

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer on cook line and by walk in -fryer baskets Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24592837

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under reach in freezer in kitchen Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24592836

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24592854

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24592857

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24592852

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front line Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24592843

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink -dust pan Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24592846

Basic - Stored food not covered. -items in reach in freezer Warning

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

02B-01-5

Detail 24090875

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Menu items not identified on menu. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24090876

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -1 four burner gas top, 1 flat top, and 1 wok under hood, not all fitting under the hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: No plans have been received by plan review Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24090871

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: operator unable to provide any trainingAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24090873

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided today Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24090866

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24090874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24090872

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24090869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24090868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24090870

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24090867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front reach in cooler torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23938546

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23938549

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23938550

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -1 four burner gas top, 1 flat top, and 1 wok under hood, not all fitting under the hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23938542

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23938556

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided today Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 23938551

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23938554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23938552

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23938543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23938548

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 23938544

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23938545

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23938555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front reach in cooler torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23938547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23938553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Flan walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 13Basic: 12Total: 32

03D-02-5

Detail 23934848

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from yesterday cooked rice (60F - Cooling) Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 23934874

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -fried corn (72F -Cooling since 9:00, temped at 12:30 -boiled corn( 76F-Cooling since 9:00, temped at 12:30 Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23934843

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked rice (60F - Cooling) per operator from yesterday, fried corn, cooked at 9:00, still 72 at 12:30. Boiled corn, cooked at 9:00, at 12:30 still 76FWarning Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23934873

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils soiled rinsed in water and out in use. Corrected On-Site Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 23934867

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swaie for ceviche cooked with lime juice. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23934853

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23934849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken (130F - Hot Holding); beef (132F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (128F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (139F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to stove for rapid reheat. Chicken-168F Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23934875

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. Provided today Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23934855

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23934872

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23934865

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front by broom in kitchen by strainers Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23934859

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23934847

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23934866

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -1 four burner gas top, 1 flat top, and 1 wok under hood, not all fitting under the hood. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23934845

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23934862

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. Provided today Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23934850

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink Next to 3 compartment sink Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23934871

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 23934854

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23934846

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by triple sink Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23934844

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23934851

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt Warning

24-06-4

Detail 23934856

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23934863

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23934860

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23934852

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing 3 compartment sink Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23934870

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23934868

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front reach in cooler torn Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23934861

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23934857

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23934864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees Next to 3 compartment sink Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23934869

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flan walk in cooler Warning

45-04-4

Detail 23934858

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -wok on right side of hood

Aug 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02B-01-5

Detail 23090890

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Ceviche. Operator will update menu.

02B-02-5

Detail 23090891

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided form. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23090892

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.