Ceviche & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Ceviche & Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Ceviche & Grill on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet in mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet in mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Katherine hired over 60 days without proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed food employee Katherine hired over 60 days without proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
78
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored above preparation area across from cook line. Employee removed medicine from preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator will clean dirty equipment in three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet in mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container blocking hand wash sink to the right of cook line. Employee removed container lid from sink. Observed dirty cups in handle wash sink at bar area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Katherine hired over 60 days without proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed no proof of signed employee agreement for Sergio, and Lenin both hired for less than 60. Form was discussed and provided to person in charge via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle in container with flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on shelf to the left of dish machine not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Corvina defrosting in reach in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours, across from dish machine. Employee removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee granola bars and chocolate stored above preparation table across from cook line. Employee stored food away from preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on shelf with food. To the left of cook line. Employee removed personal bag from shelf. Observed speak and personal phone on preparation table across from dish machine. Employee stored phone and speaker.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris in preparation area across from dish machine. Employee cleaned floor during time of inspection. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of rice stored on floor next to oven across from dish machine. Operator stored bucket of rice 6 inches off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven at cook line. Employee removed tongs from handle.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container on shelf across from three compartment sink with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towel at preparation line in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of vinegar and honey and oil at cook line without label of common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried corn stored without cover at dry storage area in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5
21
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut onions inside WIC. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna (frozen) still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler at ceviche station. Operator removed the product from the package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the water. **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. Observed employee perfume stored on reach in cooler. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil gallon stored on floor at dry storage. Operator placed product at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
10-20-4
58
May 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef stock and sweet potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. Operated paced at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Plantains, potatoes, sauces not covered inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operated covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside reach in cooler across stove. Employee rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Observed 4 employees hired for less than 60 days without proof of employee agreement. Employees read and signed agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage shelves rusted through kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside chicken stock container at kitchen. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across stove.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 86F on stove. Employee turned on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand sink faucet at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed msg inside plastic container without label at kitchen. Employee properly marked product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour scoop handle inside flour. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms no signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table at kitchen.
21-12-4
67
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee manipulating raw fish and then touching raw onions to make a salsa. Explain to employee.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-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. Provided form during inspection l
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
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 during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice,shrimp and corn not date marked inside walk-in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. **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. Observed personal glasses next to clean utensils in rack in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seafood bags stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of seafood (frozen) in container in kitchen area. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Panko and flour containers not labeled with common names. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
25
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish above sauces in rack in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol without label.in front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar and utensils stored inside of hand wash sink in front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and sugar container without label with common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-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 several food preparation without dated marked inside of walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside of sugar container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cutting boards stored between wall next to dishwasher machine. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag in preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine in front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in oven door handle. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice inside of container with water at 78° F next to rice warmer in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed sauces,cooked rice,cooked shrimp not covered inside of walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to reach in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche & Grill on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ceviche & Grill.
How does Ceviche & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ceviche & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ceviche & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ceviche & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ceviche & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ceviche & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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