CEVICHE AVENUE
101 NE 3 ST, Hallandale FL 33009 · 754-217-4113
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Issued.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063845 | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2015052121 | Nov 4, 2015 | Apr 7, 2016 | $1,520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed photo copy of Certified Food Manager Certificate. Unable to determine dates due to poor copy.
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.
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/ observed 4 employees on duty. No Certified Food Manager present.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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No soap provided at handwash sink located by dish room. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers with no date marks. All 25-36 hours since preparation. Observed soup, cut cheese, hard boiled eggs, etc. all no date marks.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple expired (Christian, Luis)and at least one more than 60 days (Sonya), no training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed buildup up of dripping grease coming from hoods over food service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed buildup on cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of residue in the bottom of coolers and refrigerators.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple locations of deeply torn foil.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zero (0) ppm chlorine
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice at prep area, operator removed.
Ceiling tiles soiled with water damage in ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets, hood filters
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from hand washing sink faucet.
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee arrived in kitchen proceeded to put on gloves to add ice to cooked shrimps to quick chill without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Containers of raw fish stored above bags of cut lettuce in Beverage Air 4 Doors Reach in cooler. Cook moved lettuce to another unit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw Chicken stored above container of cooked ground beef in silver Refrigerator. Cook inverted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection.
Water leaking from faucet handle..
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee removed from mop bucket and stored to dry.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is served at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood soiled
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above container of cooked meat in silver refrigerator. Manager inverted.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is served at establishment.
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.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood soiled
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bags of Raw Beef and bags of raw chicken stored above bags of sweet plantains and bags of juice in silver freezer. Cook inverted.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved from fixing raw beef and raw chicken and proceeded to open rice cooker without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ceviche is served at establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in dishwashing area. Employee hanged during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 touched garbage can looking for hand soap and then engage in food preparation without first removing gloves nor washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of taw beef stored above opened bag of sweet plantains in GE profile freezer. Portioned bags of raw chicken stored above bags of plantains and raw bag of fish in GE profile reach in freezer. Manager inverted.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher room
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Chef provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.. Containers of soup and mashed potatoes prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Employee date marked 08-26.
Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in dishwashing machine room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dishwasher room.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle missing at hands washing sink in kitchen.
Gasket in fogel reach is torn in kitchen Gasket in display case torn and disrepair.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled flour container during inspection.
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.