AJI CEVICHE BAR II
1436 SR 436 STE 1024, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407-314-7375
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect at seafood bar -1 small flying insects on dirty glassware rack in main kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025042503 | Apr 25, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish stored over ready foods in reach in cooler on frontline.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw fish in col holding unit in back prep-area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bottle of chlorine stored next to clean pots
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bar hand sink used for filling water pitchers. - coached operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks stored in back prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - pots stored in kitchen area.
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. - 7 portions of tuna, operator discarded.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on front bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw fish set out on prep table thawing.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables at front bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner stored above clean silverware in front area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - vacuum breaker outside back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of yellow liquid in kitchen area on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -kitchen ice machine -Ice machine and bar area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tank located in back area
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. -See stop sale - raw tuna - raw mahi - operator discarded
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice machine in back area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); shell fish (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); beans (55F - Cold Holding); tofu (57F - Cold Holding); shellfish (63F - Cold Holding);cheese (56F - Cold Holding); potato (53F - Cold Holding) -potatoe (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) -reach in cooler door not closed all the way -shrimp (59F - Cold Holding) Front counter, less than 3 hours
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -rear prep area in front of reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in freezer in rear prep area soiled with mold like substance
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); shell fish (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); beans (55F - Cold Holding); tofu (57F - Cold Holding); shellfish (63F - Cold Holding);cheese (56F - Cold Holding); potato (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); shell fish (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); beans (55F - Cold Holding); tofu (57F - Cold Holding); shellfish (63F - Cold Holding);cheese (56F - Cold Holding); potato (53F - Cold Holding) -potatoe (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) -reach in cooler door not closed all the way -shrimp (59F - Cold Holding) Front counter, less than 3 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.- -ice machine at bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.-employee phone on food preparation table in front of 3 compartment sink -employee personal bags stored with food items on dry storage rack
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -rear prep area in front of reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in freezer in rear prep area soiled with mold like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -dish machine spray hose leaking
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee returned from outside no handwash
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee returned from outside, put on gloves, no hand wash -employee changed gloves no handwashing while cooking
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee doing dishes fails to change gloves when moving from dirty to clean dishes
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect at seafood bar -1 small flying insects on dirty glassware rack in main kitchen
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef and raw fish not properly separated in RIC located in small prep room across from restroom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -rice48-50F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice 48-50F
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -Ph test kit used -no chlorine or quat test kits available
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/.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of alcohol not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above fore suppression system in main kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease and dust
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling intake vents throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal bags stored inside dry storage rack on top of food items
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server handling food wearing bracelets on both wrists
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall behind chest freezer in small cold holding storage room
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -left side of wok burners
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white RIF in main kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at drink bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above wok burners show egregious amount of buildup of grease, as evident of filters being fully blackened and grease dripping down from hood system
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old date marking labels remain on containers stored on clean storage
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door at restrooms -rear door in kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above and around fire suppression unit in main kitchen accumulation of grease and food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flower and sugar in bins not labeled with common name
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - beef stew date marked 3/06. Employee states date produced, then frozen immediately but date brought out of freezer is 10/24
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - various bulk items
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler on cook line
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. - tuna
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - pork belly thawing in sink overnight. Still frozen. Employee brought to cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to hood system
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Employee dispensed from wrong dispenser. Final reading 200 ppm
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - Risotto date marked 11/13. Manager states made on 11/13 and frozen immediately, then moved to cooler yesterday. Advised operator item can be stored for no more than 4 more days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - fish ceviche 55f observed sitting on front counter. Employee states less than 30 minutes. Employee put back in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - alcohol sanitizer in spray bottle. Employee put label on bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in bar area - ice machine in kitchen
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - front make line - cook line coolers
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife at dish machine
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. - tuna
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at bar - men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - top of white chest freezer
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - both back doors
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - back above ansul system
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.