Ceviche Avenue
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Ceviche Avenue appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Ceviche Avenue's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice at prep area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with water damage in ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets, hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from hand washing sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee arrived in kitchen proceeded to put on gloves to add ice to cooked shrimps to quick chill without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Containers of raw fish stored above bags of cut lettuce in Beverage Air 4 Doors Reach in cooler. Cook moved lettuce to another unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw Chicken stored above container of cooked ground beef in silver Refrigerator. Cook inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle.. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee removed from mop bucket and stored to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Issued.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above container of cooked meat in silver refrigerator. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is served at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood soiled
23-03-4
55
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved from fixing raw beef and raw chicken and proceeded to open rice cooker without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bags of Raw Beef and bags of raw chicken stored above bags of sweet plantains and bags of juice in silver freezer. Cook inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ceviche is served at establishment.
02B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in dishwashing area. Employee hanged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above bags of fries in Igloo white reach in. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case front counter- Flan (46F) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to reach in to quick chill. Observed gasket torn. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small bags of tomatoes stored in hand washing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees wear hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in display case front counter
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in containers of rice and chicken in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Container of soy sauce stored on floor in storage area. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored stored on top shelf above flip top. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
47
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored behind container of cooked rice in Beverage Air 4 doors reach in cooler. Cook moved rice to a different location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of pain relief stored on shelf next to clean plates and on top of flip top and prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Cook replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle stored in container of calamari in flip top at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and key stored on shelf next to clean dishes on top of flip top. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen. Employee wear hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of vinegar and oil not labeled. Cook labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche Avenue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche Avenue on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche Avenue?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ceviche Avenue.
How does Ceviche Avenue compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Ceviche Avenue most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Ceviche Avenue's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ceviche Avenue have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ceviche Avenue 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 Ceviche Avenue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche Avenue is inspected around three times per year on average.
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