Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter and cook line areas. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water on the cook line. Cher removed the scoop and container to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the walk in cooler and all reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers on in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
95
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of acetone stored next to single serving pans in the dry storage area. Employee removed the acetone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victor Ganajam 7/27/20 no other CFM for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking pans stored next to on a shelf next pieces of broken glass next to the cook line. Employee removed all the pans, checked for glass and ran them through the dishwasher. Employee removed all broken glass from the shelf and thoroughly cleaned the shelf. Inspected surrounding area for broken glass, no glass found . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation tables next to the cook line rushed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Clean dish storage rack lined with ripped foil. Employee removed the foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
58
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp and fish ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw animal food. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut peppers before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
67
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta stored in the walk in cooler with a date of 7/22. Employee discarded the pasta.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked pasta stored in the walk in cooler with a date of 7/22. Employee discarded the pasta.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from its original packaging stored over raw beef removed from its original packaging in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
52
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored stored next to clean dishes on a rack in the kitchen. Employee removed the spray bottles.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards stored in the hand washing sink across from the cook line. Operator removed the cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed there hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
11-07-5
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
11-27-4
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans and strainer stored next to the hand washing sink next to the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
52
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of cleaning fluid stored next to food in the dry storage area. Person in charge removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid of the chest reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service Togo containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Person in charge placed the items on on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen **Warning**
35B-03-4
50
Dec 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food.
How does Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barra Cevichera Peruvian Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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