CEVICHE BAR EL SENORIAL
1750 SW 3 AVE, Miami FL 33129 · 305.856.2188
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing pans after rinsing water.
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 chlorine was 0 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed a can of raid stored inside the back storage.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over French fries in double door reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef stored above fish inside the reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware stored not inverted inside a metal container on preparation tables.
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 16 packages of fish commercially processed ROP no longer frozen and not removed from package. Stop sale was issued.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with corn stored on the floor of the back storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women bathroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 10 fish in ROP thawed inside standing water at the back storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 4 wet wiping clothes stored on preparation tables in the kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with corn starch not labeled at the cook line.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken, raw steak and raw fish stored over case of tomatoes inside of double door reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in double door reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over dry storage in kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of double door reach in freezer in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 0ppm), operator reset dishwasher final reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed produce inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over white rice at reach in cooler at cook line.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of prep table by steam table. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, coached operator on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (52F - Cold Holding) at ambient temperature, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised operator to place product inside reach in cooler.
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 to operator via email.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed products utilized not on form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and cooked pasta inside reach in cooler at cook line no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food stored on floor. Observed salt container stored on floor at back storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 77F next to cook line reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen area.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler by dry storage area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed white rice at 85F marked with 4 hours hold time next to cook line. As per operator he utilizes time as a public health control, he does not have the written procedures. Provided to operator via email.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by dishwasher in poor repairs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 77F next to cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign provided at women restroom.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands for less than 10 seconds, coached employee on correct procedures.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler by dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over produce inside reach in cooler by dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese inside reach in cooler by dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups stored inside kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed items offered raw on menu not linked to the consumer advisory.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed white rice at 85F marked with 4 hours hold time next to cook line. As per operator he utilizes time as a public health control, he does not have the written procedures. Provided to operator via email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice inside reach in cooler by dishwasher with no date marking. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by dishwasher in poor repairs.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of fish stored on floor at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between shelf and wall at dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 77F next to cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign provided at women restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor by mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish at 36F thawing inside container with standing water. Coached operator on correct procedures, operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen area.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Tested at 0ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose Bibb outside back door to kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken stored over tomatoes in reach in cooler.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken stored over tomatoes in reach in cooler.
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.
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 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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
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