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CEVICHE 595

1910 S UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 5, Davie FL 33324 · 305.310.6354

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623961
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in dining area
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals in the dishwashing area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop flour in the kitchen. Operator removed take out container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen leaking water onto the floor.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat lime juice in the reach in freezer at the right side of the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with a plastic pitcher stored in it. Operator removed plastic pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting at the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer next to entrance to the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of windex stored over cans of soda. Operator stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the triple sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
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 1 employee without proof of required state approved training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/01/2024.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers with wet nesting in dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor next to the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 76F. Operator placed on stove and heated to 140F.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in dining area
High priority/35A-02-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. At front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense peanut and plantains at front counter and flour in the kitchen.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
Basic/50-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 93F sitting on top of 6 burner stove.
Basic/10-07-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower portion of flip top cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On flip top counter employee removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over sauce in Avantco refrigerator.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed seafood mixture cold held at 45 degrees F in flip to cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container in kitchen. Operator relocate garbage container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at wait station.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked noodles at flip top cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at wait stations
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tomato sauce in Avantco reach in cooler. Operator inverted.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (42-55F - Cold Holding) in over stacked container. Per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator removed over stacked shrimp and placed in cooler below. Observed calamari (60F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator placed calamari in bowl of ice for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food manager certification expired. 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/53A-03-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device un plugged employee plug in
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stool cook line floor. Operator elevated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 87F on 6 burner stove. Operator increased heat.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken

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