Cecibon
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
27
Score
Cecibon has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Cecibon's 27 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint thinner stored next to plantains on dry storage rack.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of roach spray for house hold use on chemical storage shelf.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (64F- Cold Holding) on prep table across the cook line. As per operator, item has been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near front counter soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed about twenty seats inside restaurant in lobby/lounge area.
51-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of cooking oil on floor near cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler next to mop sink with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several reach in coolers with soiled interiors.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line and mop sink soiled.
36-27-5
27
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across fry station with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed white cutting board located across fry station with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near fry station soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed wall near fry station soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in kitchen and front counter area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile located at front counter in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located at front counter soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tiles in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs hanging on fire suppression system at the cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located near cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located next to cook line and near mop sink soiled.
36-27-5
55
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked / broken floor tiles near cook line and ware washing area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across steam table. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed ceiling fan near exit door soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
41
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils at hand wash sink near front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket near cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on equipment door handle. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near cook line. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to hand wash sink with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes in kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable at kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
37
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored on the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards we'd to be replaced. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on the floor and also standing water on the floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Observed a bogs with cabbage and a bucket with plantains stored on the floor. Employee removed food from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on the oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to defrost food properly. Employee placed raw chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with cooked meat inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked on Saturday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken lid inside the reach in cooler with cooked meat.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable . Observed White cutting board at the preparation table in the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. And also gasket soiled at the reach in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler bottom soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water inside the 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cecibon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cecibon on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cecibon?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cecibon.
How does Cecibon compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cecibon most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cecibon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cecibon have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cecibon 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 Cecibon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cecibon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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