Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef stored over cooked meat in 4 door reach in cooler in back food prep area. Operator placed cooked meaton top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chorizo sausage 49F cold hold, mashed sweet potato 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in beverage/wait station used to fill pitcher. Educated operator on the importance of hand wash only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in beverage/wait station and hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen foods in three door freezer next to walk in cooler.
02C-04-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on table underneath grill and stove and on food prep tables in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
35
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of beans dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw calamari stored over cooked lentils. Operator discarded lentils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Educated operator on maintaining eggs in reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs back into cold holding reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lentils 60F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded lentils. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored in hand wash sink in beverage/wait station. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed 10 dead flies on floor in back food prep area. Operator swept up and discarded flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave rusting. Operator discarded microwave oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen fish stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt/sugar containers not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed water leaking from pipe underneath outside mop sink. Educated operator on fixing pipe. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
18
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef 51F cold hold, raw seafood 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice and put lids on containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance and hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked pasta, corn, and sauces not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall behind knife magnet at cook line. Operator discarded roach. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by table. Operator moved table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked beans and precooked chicken not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on piping behind reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mops sink not plumbed to drain. **Warning**
29-08-4
33
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
16
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw shrimp stored over box of limes in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to store soiled dishes.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.
27-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area and hand wash sink in back food prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw calamari thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar containers at beverage station.
02D-01-5
26
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Observed front service hand wash sink removed. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Observed plan review application submitted and in progress with Log Number HQ-23-2939. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed front service hand wash sink and three sink in kitchen removed. 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed front service hand wash sink and three compartment sink in kitchen removed and moved to different location. Observed food prep sink moved, mop sink moved, and grill added with no hood during follow-up inspection. 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Observed plan review application submitted and in progress with Log Number HQ-23-2939. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon.
How does Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aji Limon Ceviche Y Carbon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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