CVI.CHE 105 AVENTURA
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT 954, Aventura FL 33180
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 + live roaches crawling on food bags and containers, wall and underneath the shelves in dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019049209 | Sep 24, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some shellfish tags without date marking.
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 Stanford Forbes, Athala Venegas, Juan Rodriguez, Juan Camilo, Jesus Zambrano, all expired since 3/9/2026.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Aug 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at the bar chlorine 0 ppm. No sanitizer container in use at the dishwasher machine at bar.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees wearing gloves without washing their hands first. All employees were coached and washed hand correctly.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar dishwasher in use with glasses and cups without sanitizer solution. Manager adjusted the machine, then chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm. All glasses and cups were rewashed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 + live roaches crawling on food bags and containers, wall and underneath the shelves in dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed maracuya mouse (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding); suspiro limeño (50F - Cold Holding) at dessert reach in cooler. As per employee the desserts were outside for around 3 hours while they were cleaning the cooler. They placed the desserts in ice bath immediately.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some shellfish tags without date marking.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired since 2019.
Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed employee washing utensils in the hand sink at the bar and at the grill/sauté line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink cover with a prep table at the back prep area. Employee moved the cutting board, washed it and clean the area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand sink with accumulation of containers.inside. Employee moved the containers immediately.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager restocked the station.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Oyster consumer advisory was printed and posted,
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 Stanford Forbes, Athala Venegas, Juan Rodriguez, Juan Camilo, Jesus Zambrano, all expired since 3/9/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. All three ice machines with excessive accumulation of mold like substance inside.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris underneath the shelves inside dry storage area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on the top of the ice machine. The surface is dusty. Ice scoop was washed immediately.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located at the hot line.sign was posted immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine that is used only for decoration, not for consumption.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered flour container closed to the hand sink exposed to splash at the hot line. Employee moved the containers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Bar area. Employee moved it immediately.
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap due to no soap provided. Manager received soap via food delivery at time of inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Observed employee washing utensils in handwashing sink. Advised that all dishes must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized in approved 3 compartment sink. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed employee washing utensils in handwashing sink. Advised that all dishes must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized in approved 3 compartment sink.
Observed hand washing sink in warewash area used as a dump sink. Advised manager that Handwash sinks cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed rice cooker stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area and utensils stored in various sinks throughout establishment. Advised manager that Handwash sink must be accessible for employee use at all times.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Per manager all fish wash thawed today. Manager removed from packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed pans of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature.
Observed various uncovered food stored near hand washing sink in kitchen area and prep area exposed to splash. Advised manager that a splash guard needs to be installed to prevent possible contamination.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cardboard used to repair plastic container top.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and hand washing sink. Manager removed.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager turned on water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed flour stored near hand wash sink exposed to splash. Advised manager and he removed.
Observed pan of lobster stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Observed sushi cooler not maintained in good repair with door missing. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in bar area. Manager moved to shelf.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed various raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to pitcher and strainer being stored inside. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw barramundi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 red and 1 green cutting boards at prep area with deep cuts.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment at cook line. Operator removed knives.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths stored under cutting boards at prep area. Employee removed wet wiping cloths.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on clean container at shelf.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area blocked by rice cooker and case of fish stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Spoke to manager and he removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense rice, corn and sugar. Chef removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Located above walk in cooler and ice makers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw snapper, raw tuna and raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between wall and prep table. Chef removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area. Manager moved to shelf.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in kitchen area and various foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of wiping cloths for customers stored on floor in hallway.
Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. Manager put tags in order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Advised manager and he disregarded bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in front of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated black buildup. Located in warewash area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in fish area.
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