MIAMI, Miami-Dade County

CEVICHE & GRILL

13818 SW 8TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33184

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 22, 2025
City
MIAMI
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 23696843

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed change of ownership. New ownership PERSEUS LLC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed application made on 4/9/25. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23696842

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food employee Miguel, Jose hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: As per operator Jose is scheduled to take manager test on 4/14/25. Also stated that Miguel is only on dishwasher duty. Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

50-08-7

Detail 23538483

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed change of ownership. New ownership PERSEUS LLC. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23538490

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23538480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ceviche: leche tigre (64F - Cold Holding); yellow pepper sauce (48F - Cold Holding) at ceviche station. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23538484

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink blocked by preparation table. Operator removed the table. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23538488

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi rolls containing raw salmon and raw fish not marked as raw. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23538485

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. Observed food employee Miguel, Jose hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23538481

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach at triple sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23538478

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside roasted corn container on storage rack. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23538489

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 raw tuna inside ROP for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler next to prep area. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23538487

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23538486

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the handle from ice. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23538479

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs hanging from oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23538482

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water 86F on stove. Operator turned on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23037375

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Instructed employee to stop use of dish machine and start manual dishwashing until machine get service. Employee started to set up triple sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23037377

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut veggies in reach in cooler across cook line. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23037371

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon stored cooked corn choclo at ceviche station. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23037379

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. Observed no proof of employee training. Person in charge does not have access to office. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23037370

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves at dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23037369

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not properly labeled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23037368

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside rice container at storage area. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23037376

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23037373

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Employee removed the tongs.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23037378

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 scoop with handle inside dried corn container at kitchen. Employee removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23037367

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F on stove. Employee turned on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23037374

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ladies room. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23037372

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in hand sink next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 22819173

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside reach in cooler across stove. Employee rearranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22819169

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. Observed 4 employees hired for less than 60 days without proof of employee agreement. Employees read and signed agreements. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 22819171

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage shelves rusted through kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 22819167

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside chicken stock container at kitchen. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22819176

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across stove.

10-20-4

Detail 22819174

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22819170

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22819177

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 86F on stove. Employee turned on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 22819172

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.

29-11-4

Detail 22819168

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand sink faucet at kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22819166

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22819175

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed msg inside plastic container without label at kitchen. Employee properly marked product. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22612495

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink Employee removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22612491

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22612493

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 flour scoop handle inside flour. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22612494

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 22612489

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms no signs

29-11-4

Detail 22612490

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 22612492

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table at kitchen.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 21833698

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-12-4

Detail 21833706

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee manipulating raw fish and then touching raw onions to make a salsa. Explain to employee.

29-42-4

Detail 21833690

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 21833705

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 form during inspection l

16-37-1

Detail 21833707

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

11-26-1

Detail 21833701

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 form during inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 21833692

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice,shrimp and corn not date marked inside walk-in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21833700

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21833697

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21833703

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal glasses next to clean utensils in rack in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21833704

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21833702

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21833693

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seafood bags stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21833699

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

06-01-5

Detail 21833691

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of seafood (frozen) in container in kitchen area. Manager moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21833694

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 21833696

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

02D-01-5

Detail 21833695

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Panko and flour containers not labeled with common names. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 21168636

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish above sauces in rack in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21168634

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar and utensils stored inside of hand wash sink in front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 21168629

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and sugar container without label with common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21168627

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed several food preparation without dated marked inside of walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 2 days ago.

41-17-4

Detail 21168633

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol without label.in front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21168632

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside of sugar container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 21168631

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cutting boards stored between wall next to dishwasher machine. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21168628

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag in preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21168625

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-08-5

Detail 21168637

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine in front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21168635

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in oven door handle. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21168626

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice inside of container with water at 78° F next to rice warmer in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21168630

Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed sauces,cooked rice,cooked shrimp not covered inside of walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 21168624

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to reach in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-12-5

Detail 20762755

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20762756

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 20318933

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon located inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator stored raw chicken properly. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20318929

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form at time of inspection.

53B-13-5

Detail 20318932

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.

14-09-4

Detail 20318930

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

40-06-5

Detail 20318927

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse. Observed operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20318931

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

36-22-4

Detail 20318926

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside Walk-in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 20318928

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter area. Observed operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20318935

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 80°f near cook line area operator threw the water away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20318934

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Floor. Observed foam to go container near bathroom.