MANCORA CEVICHE
234 ALMOND AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed on live roach on wall at dish pit. 2) Observed one live roach on shelf at dish pit. Operator killed and removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023024286 | Apr 5, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2017041494 | Aug 18, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Unable to read instructions, paper is worn out. Poster emailed to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - bar area -kitchen area -dishwasher area
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -bar area -kitchen area -dishwasher area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in preparation area, hall way to dishwasher and walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom base board next to fryers in cook line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table in cook line, employee removed.
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door- bottom front.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle touching ice, employee removed.
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)- after 3rd. Attempt.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler-raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding), per employee eggs held less than two hours, employee moved eggs to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler-
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door- bottom front.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle touching ice, employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside container of sugar, employee removed.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed on live roach on wall at dish pit. 2) Observed one live roach on shelf at dish pit. Operator killed and removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frozen fruit pulp stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at bar. Operator labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinal in disrepair inside men's restroom.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator, item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at table between fryer and grill - cooked rice (82F - Hot Holding); fried seafood mix (110F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded items at will.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar - handwashing sink used for storage. Operator removed jars and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front bar handwashing sink. Observed at dishwasher machine area, handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels for both handwashing sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine near triple sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen - utensils stored in water (83F). Operator removed water and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry store closet outside - box of cups directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 expired CFM certification for Wilbur J Holden; Expired 04/09/2023. Operator has class/ exam scheduled for 04/10/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown purple solution stored at dish machine in kitchen. Operator labeled.
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.