JAGUAR CEVICHE SPOON BAR & LATAM GRILL
3067 GRAND AVE, Miami FL 33133 · 305.608.4660
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line prep table, shelled eggs (52F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef placed back into reach in cooler to cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019025770 | Apr 3, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm);
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at dish machine area used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiters station and bar area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing around cook line hood system.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
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 frozen reduced oxygen packages of mahi thawing at prep sink not removed from packaging. Operator began to remove.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout behind fixed equipment floors soiled with old food debris and waste.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed throughout kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep stations in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of fish at prep sink in standing water placed to thaw.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed racks and fixtures throughout kitchen soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer bucket new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line prep table reach in coolers raw fish stored over premade burritos/quesadillas.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at dish machine area used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
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. Observed for several newly hired employees less than 60 days. Operator printed additional forms and completed with employees on site.
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 expired for Mednor Lechan 9/22/25 and Gloria Garcia 10/14/25.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiters station and bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and top of reach in freezer across from triple sink soiled with food debris. Operator began to clean.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays at cook line and waiters station not inverted. Operator inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer bucket new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over box of celery.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line prep table, shelled eggs (52F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef placed back into reach in cooler to cool.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container throughout kitchen of cooked corn kernels, rice, spices, flour. Chef removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiters station and bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at dessert reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed at rear prep area on top shelf a container of corn meal not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil, prep lines not labeled. Chef labeled bottles during inspection.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at walk in cooler cooked beef (57F - Cooling). As per label from the night before. Chef removed to segregate.
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 at Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to utile main dish machine for all bar dishes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine used as a dump sink with food residue inside. Chef removed and cleaned sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink next to rear prep table. Employee repaired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cooked corn kernels. Chef removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored in container of tasting spoons at prep line. Chef removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at dessert prep area. Chef removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil, water and vinegar at cook and prep lines not labeled. Chef labeled bottles during inspection.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Observed diluted solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler in a container of ceviche base. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
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 6 reduced oxygen packaged tunas not removed from packaging to thaw in walk in cooler. Chef began to cut open packages during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour, handle of scoop in flour.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink of kitchen, raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Employee removed and placed into walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded cardboard boxes.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed at bar area. Operator removed and stored outside.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 chlorine strength at 0ppm for the bar unit., operator called service technician,utensils will be washed rinse and sanitized in the main kitchen unit.
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 dish washer handle dirty dishes then handled clean sanitized dishes without washing hands.
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/ Observed 4 employees at the time of the inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in the storage area by the standing reach in freezer, by the mop sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the female bathroom.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the ceviche.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both back doors.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk flour bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep counter.
Open dumpster lid.
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