AJI CEVICHE BAR

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over guacamole in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed. - raw fish over baked potatoes in bottom prep coolers Operator immediately removed - raw chicken over raw fish, raw beef in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, fish, calamari, baked potato, cut lettuce ; (55-58F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator Rice swett potato cut lettuce , 70F cold holding at front counter. Less than 4hrs per operator Advised to keep on time plan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Calamari, Snapper, .Swai, rice, sweet potatoes, raw chicken, Shrimp, beans, raw beef, and multiple other ready to eat foods ( see stop sale list).: all food 47F-50F overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded all food. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Beans in cooler prepared on 5/7 thawed on 5/18 per operator. Advised to put date on item for 5/24 - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Analog thermometer reading 18F when attempting to calibrate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, corn, flour containers. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula between prep tables. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator immediately labeled Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over guacamole in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed. - raw fish over baked potatoes in bottom prep coolers Operator immediately removed - raw chicken over raw fish, raw beef in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans, fish, calamari, baked potato, cut lettuce ; (55-58F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator Rice swett potato cut lettuce , 70F cold holding at front counter. Less than 4hrs per operator Advised to keep on time plan Warning

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/

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. Beans in cooler prepared on 5/7 thawed on 5/18 per operator. Advised to put date on item for 5/24

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Analog thermometer reading 18F when attempting to calibrate

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, corn, flour containers. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula between prep tables. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator immediately labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator provided parasite destruction letter that did not identify the fish or any fish that is being used in the ceviche. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari,octopus and fish temping between 58F-60F.Per operator all items came from walk in cooler to reach in cooler less than two hours ago. Advised operator to ice all TCS items in reach in coolers and washing in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink was blocked by green cutting board Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not keeping TCS food 41F and below

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice stored on floor of walk-in freezer

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make table and wall at front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler across from fryers Walk-in cooler thermometer does not work. Showing 20F

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryers

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing food preparation area. Facility has turned back room into a prep area with no hand wash station. Advised to stop using area

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Various ceviches on menus are not marked as raw. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Advised, per D4 DM, TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU...STATING THAT CEVICHES MADE WITH RAW FISH. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bulk containers scooped with bowls or containers with no handles.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. Operator states the ate to come in next two weeks.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over ceviche bar and in restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Area by walk in cooler.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained order English speaking employee.

Basic - Food being prepared in an area at back of restaurant without access to hand wash sink. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 105.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof for ALESSANDRA GABALDONI MANAGER ON DUTY. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Executive Chef stated she is on schedule to take it in 2 weeks.Time Extended Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ at least 8-10 employees on duty at this time. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

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. At least 2 new employees: dishwasher and young lady cookin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Executive Chef stated employees took food handlers class and certification however is from an unapproved provider EFoodTrainer. Explained to operator that is unapproved and he will be utilizing an approved source.Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling over sushi type bar has acoustic type tiles. Not easily cleaned or non absorbent. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.rest rooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lid and containers cracked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared with other stores in strip mall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

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

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof for ALESSANDRA GABALDONI MANAGER ON DUTY. Warning

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/ at least 8-10 employees on duty at this time. Warning

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. Warning

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. At least 2 new employees: dishwasher and young lady cookin. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling over sushi type bar has acoustic type tiles. Not easily cleaned or non absorbent. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.rest rooms. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

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

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lid and containers cracked. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared with other stores in strip mall. Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine at Kitchen door, next to walk way with no lid. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 fly inside kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw beef heart seasoned inside walking cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Per employee they washed their hands in 3 bay sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside the employee hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

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. Establishment was changed of ownership years ago and checking plans now they do not match the ones on file. -WIF in place of a 3rd restroom -access to the only hand wash sink in the kitchen is now further from cook line -3 compartment sink in the front area where ceviche is made was removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Operator stated he submitted plans to Tallahassee via mail and received a letter back with a form that he needs to submit with the menu this morning. Informed the operator we will be time extending for 30 days to allow plan review to be completed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Employees are unaware where the thermometer is. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top of the dishwashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside rice bin, scoop with out handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen and spider webs in lighting area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/21 year displayed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Spoke with operator by phone, stated he has the license on his phone. Advised to print it and have it at the establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with water and water bottle on top of prep table shelf Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Spoke with operator by phone. Operator stated he submitted plans to Tallahassee via mail and received a letter back with a form that he needs to submit with the menu this morning. Informed the operator we will be time extending for 30 days to allow plan review to be completed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. WIF floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food storage pans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Broken wet boxes and pallets around the dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside WIF Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light burned out in the hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front beverage area reach ins, both. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in employee/men bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall fan dusty. -clean dishes rack heavily soiled -black containers for clean dishes storage soiled -WIC fan cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors near mop sink and kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walking freezer with no lighting Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand washing next to 3 compartment sink, bottom pipe leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 fly inside kitchen prep area. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw beef heart seasoned inside walking cooler. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Per employee they washed their hands in 3 bay sink Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside the employee hand sink. Warning

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. Establishment was changed of ownership years ago and checking plans now they do not match the ones on file. -WIF in place of a 3rd restroom -access to the only hand wash sink in the kitchen is now further from cook line -3 compartment sink in the front area where ceviche is made was removed. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Employees are unaware where the thermometer is. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top of the dishwashing machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside rice bin, scoop with out handle. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen and spider webs in lighting area. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/21 year displayed Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with water and water bottle on top of prep table shelf Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. WIF floor Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food storage pans Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Broken wet boxes and pallets around the dumpster. Warning

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above mop sink Warning

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

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light burned out in the hood. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front beverage area reach ins, both. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in employee/men bathroom Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall fan dusty. -clean dishes rack heavily soiled -black containers for clean dishes storage soiled -WIC fan cooler Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors near mop sink and kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walking freezer with no lighting Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand washing next to 3 compartment sink, bottom pipe leaking. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Warning