CEVICHE TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT
332 BEACH DR NE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-209-2299
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed flying around in bar area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic ice cube trays stored inside hand handsink in bar area. Items removed.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4-14 oz. dented Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw animal foods and took his gloves off but didn't wash his hands before putting on a new pair and began cooking on the cook line and touching clean plates. Chef educated employee and employee washed his hand.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed flying around in bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled with syrup buildup in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance in bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to stand alone reach in cooler/freezer. Handwashing sign was posted at handsink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with food debris inside freezer of double door stand alone reach in cooler next to slicer.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of frozen calado de pescado stored inside walk in freezer. Lids were put on containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table next to slicer. Chef sent wet wiping cloth to towel bin.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances. Chef cleaned substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted for protection. Chef inverted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching flour. Chef stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 110 F on cooktop. Chef increased the flame.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 88F. Employee removed tongs from water.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Richmond at salad prep station: feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager corrected vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not properly inverted correctly. Manager inverted ice buckets
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Manager removed drink
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Ice machine mold like substance.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Wet wiping cloth at bar area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put in solution.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitary bucket underneath prep table in rear preparation area at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area by ice machine blocked by cleaning equipment. Manager removed cleaning equipment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by ice machine in rear prep area. Manager replaced soap.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by salad station. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table by salad station. Employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at soda station in bar area stored with handle touching the ice. Employee stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven of double door ovens has built up food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in door of upright reach in cooler/freezer in salad prep station not stored in solution.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Employee on cook line has wounds on forearm and not covered with an impermeable wrap. Manager had employee wash hands and forearm and apply bandage.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen before prep area has ice in sink. Manager burned ice.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of both ice machines have mold like substances.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair net.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. Manager stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks behind bar area.
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.