CEVICHE HOUSE PERUVIAN KITCHEN
1040 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 7866410190
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed octopus stored over cheese inside WIC.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese and shrimp inside WIC no dated marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing her hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare on the menu. As per the cook it is served raw. The manager put an asterisk next to the item with a pen on each menu.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on the floor at the bar.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Being used to dry towels moved to other area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar and kitchen areas
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed tuna, salmon, and sea bass, not bearing label to keep frozen until time of use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed tuna, salmon, and sea bass, not bearing label to keep frozen until time of use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure.
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 manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar with shot glasses inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities form via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach-cooler at cook line.
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.