Aji Ceviche Bar
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Aji Ceviche Bar has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow mashed potato 47F at 2:21pm in front service Reach in cooler. Left in cooler since Sunday. Raw tuna 46F at 2:22pm inside front service Reach in cooler, cooled to 41F at 3:01pm, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on shelf located over kitchen prep table adjacent to Walk in freezer. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad date marked 8/4/2025. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken salad date marked 8/4/2025. 11 packs of raw tune thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yellow mashed potato 47F at 2:21pm in front service Reach in cooler. Left in cooler since Sunday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Employee handwash sink added next to Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three water beverages on shelf over kitchen prep table adjacent to Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of raw shrimp thawing in room temperature in back kitchen on top of chest freezer. Employee relocated shrimp into Walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - 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. 11 packs of raw tune thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging in front service Reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
35
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over Ready to eat sauce inside bar area Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw fish during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles at bar area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink stored on shelf over prep table by back kitchen exit. Operator relocated drink to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Personal drink stored in bar Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 sets of employee keys stored on front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated keys during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light cover on front line cook.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cream cheese, corn, and fried corn at bar area not covered. Employee covered items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling surrounding fryer heavily soiled with grease debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain killers and first aid kit stored on shelf over the juice machine and chest freezer at kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw beef in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No handwash sink at back food prep area.
31A-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine ran multiple times, test 0ppm. No ware washing at time of licensing inspection. Discussed with operator to setup three compartment sink for manually wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces before dish machine has been repaired.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front handwash sink, handwash sink on cook line, handwash sink at back prep area and handwash sink at dish washing area. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back food prep area. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back food prep area.
31B-04-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aji Ceviche Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aji Ceviche Bar on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aji Ceviche Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aji Ceviche Bar.
How does Aji Ceviche Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Aji Ceviche Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Aji Ceviche Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aji Ceviche Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aji Ceviche Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aji Ceviche Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aji Ceviche Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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