Ceviche House
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Ceviche House eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Ceviche House's latest score of 50 falls below the Orlando average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef of raw shell eggs and sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over cooked meat in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen. Rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket on drawers below grill soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of sauces and cooked meats in reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler without date marking. Per operator items were prepared 03/31. Operator began marking.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pan with facial cleaner, keys, pain relievers and other item stored on top of make-table cooler on cooks line. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking oil and bags of rice stored by exit door in hallway where restrooms are located **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Began cleaning**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two make-table coolers on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Potatoes, fish and other items uncovered in make table coolers on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers containing salt and msg on cooks line and bulk containers on shelves at back of kitchen without label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler Raw beef stored over noodles in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
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 in ziplocks stored over raw beef in ziplock Raw beef stored over raw octopus all in reach in freezer in prep area
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table next to expo window
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips expired on 4/23
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking oil and bags of rice stored by exit door in hallway where restrooms are located
08B-37-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at front counter Reach in cooler next to expo window on cooks line
29-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 78F water on cooks line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
50
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed passion fruit desserts: 2 dated 2/1 and 7 dated 2/14 in walk in cooler
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed passion fruit desserts: 2 dated 2/1 and 7 dated 2/14 in walk in cooler
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit
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 and completed with employees during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin in sugar container in front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. From mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet from kitchen hand wash sink is leaking and front counter hand wash sink
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin without label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned it**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator asked employee to clean the standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator asked employee to clean them. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front of cash register, operator o ed to the bucket**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour without label **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
58
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lorenzo Velasquez manager certification expired 10/25/17 from Prometric
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with bleach without label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine, advised operator to clean. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walking cooler by the seafood shelf
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 spoons in 74F temp water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand wash sink sign is missing.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled reach in gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walking cooler is hard to see and had to use my flashlight to determine standing water on the floor and ensure proper storage is being follow.
38-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar in bins without label **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche House on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche House?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ceviche House.
How does Ceviche House compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ceviche House most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ceviche House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ceviche House have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ceviche House 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 Ceviche House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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