CEVICHE INCA
4204 W 16TH AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.820.9888
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding according to chef for 3 hours, chef moved chicken to oven to reheat. second temperature cooked chicken (172F-Hot Holding)
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen, cardboard lining shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of prep table. Manager discarded bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler ps at kitchen tongs soiled, and hood filters soiled.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve containers stored on the floor, by hallway.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen tongs soiled walls grease and food splashed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour no labeled with common name. Employee removed stored labeled flour container.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee managing touched arms and scratched, no glove change, employee touched clean utensils. Manager coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen raw pork stored over containers with cooked noodles. Operator stored the raw pork in a different unit away from ready to eat food.
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 shrimp, raw chicken,raw beef inside small chest freezer, no separated from one another.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed box with shell eggs inside on top of table at storage area stored at ambient temperature higher than 45 F, according to operator out for abacus 1 hour. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside dry corn. Operator discarded bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lids on reach in coolers missing handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer 35F unable to calibrate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen, vents and tiles dusty.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in hand wash sink, missing cold water handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw fish over sweet plantains. Manager stored raw fish separated from sweet plantains.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of prep table.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no last date served market on tags.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on small chest freezer at hallway.
Jun 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle peroxide being stored on top of preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding according to chef for 3 hours, chef moved chicken to oven to reheat. second temperature cooked chicken (172F-Hot Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no last date served market on tags.
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/ Observed Manager certification expired 02/01/2024 For Betty Fernandez.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside reach in cooler more than 24 hours not labeled. Employee labeled product during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour, plastic cup no handle used to dispense.. Manager discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on small chest freezer at hallway.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored it properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the kitchen floor. Manager stored sanitizer solution six inches above the floor. Observed WC bucket stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Employee stored it properly.WC Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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3 compartment sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine + 400ppm) Employee diluted solution with water, Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm);
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed clam tags no kept for 90 days.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in freezer and cooler soiled handless
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at kitchen grooved.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers and mayonnaise container stored on the floor. Employee stored food containers six Inc above the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
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.