Ceviche Bar 772
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ceviche Bar 772, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Port St. Lucie restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over juices in standing 2 door cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yellow rice 150F ambient made at 9am found at 1:45pm. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Yellow rice 150F cooling made at 9am found at 1:45pm. **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee said they were only using dish soap when asked which sanitizer is used. Person in charge educated employee when using three compartment sink to use sanitizer. Establishment has bleach. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Yellow rice sitting out in prep table with lid on. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant. Inspector labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's/employees.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front ware washing area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of leftover food debris.
22-16-4
33
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
20
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: must be complied by next callback or a Administrative complaints. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water an fruit juice mixes - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over avocado and cheese sauce fish and shrimp raw over cooked rice and cheese **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near cashier **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water an fruit juice mixes
08B-38-4
45
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled drinks
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom emailed a copy.
31B-04-4
78
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cooks line
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice
14-01-5
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket unsealed on coke cooler, operator has already called coke and should be here this week to replace **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in back prep area
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Tested at 200++ ppm operator discarded water and remade. Tested at 100ppm
21-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche Bar 772 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche Bar 772 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche Bar 772?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ceviche Bar 772.
How does Ceviche Bar 772 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Ceviche Bar 772 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Ceviche Bar 772's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ceviche Bar 772 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ceviche Bar 772 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 Bar 772 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche Bar 772 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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