Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 18 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical North Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed various raw foods stored in Nonfood-grade bags. Bags were in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed chef changing tasks touching raw foods then moving to ready to eat foods without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to mussels thawing in sink.
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Observed Employee personal drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed Floors in walk in cooler lined with carpet making floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area improperly secured and hanging from wall. Sink must be properly mounted and maintained in good repair.
29-07-5
Basic - Observed mussels thawing in hand washing sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
35
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a buffet line containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet is located in dining room. Establishment provided plans that were approved on 2/12/25. However, approved plans does not match the current layout of restaurant and no sneeze guard was added. The following was noted on plans "CLIENT AGREES TO ADD SNEEZE GUARD TO EVERY SIDE OF THE BUFFET BARS". Operator agreed to remove buffet until violation was cured. Spoke to plan review that advised that establishment must correct and resubmit plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment has added a buffet line containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet is located in dining room. Establishment provided plans that were approved on 2/12/25. However, approved plans does not match the current layout of restaurant and no sneeze guard was added. The following was noted on plans "CLIENT AGREES TO ADD SNEEZE GUARD TO EVERY SIDE OF THE BUFFET BARS". Operator agreed to remove buffet until violation was cured. Spoke to plan review that advised that establishment must correct and resubmit plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth lining pan of sushi rice. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Krab meat thawing at room temperature on prep table. **Warning**
06-01-5
33
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a buffet line containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Buffet has 3 section's 1 not section, 1 cold section and 1 section. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet located in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a buffet line containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Buffet has 3 section's 1 not section, 1 cold section and 1 section. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet located in dining room. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4+ employees present with no certified food manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: 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/ Observed 4+ employees present with no certified food manager present. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 sushi section. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet located in dining room. Advised manager that establishment must undergo plan review. Provided plan review package. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 sushi section. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet located in dining room. Advised manager that establishment must undergo plan review. Provided plan review package. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw sushi being held on time with no written plan. Sushi was on buffet line. Sushi had only been out for about 30 mins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed no sushi offered on buffet line at time of callback inspection. No manager to verify if it will be added in the future. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and/or food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and/or food debris. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment has added a buffet line containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Buffet has 3 section's 1 not section, 1 cold section and 1 section. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet located in dining room. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw sushi being held at 65F - Cold Holding. Sushi is held on time on buffet line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw beef pork thawing in hand washing sink. Located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/ Observed 4+ employees present with no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file establishment has added a self service buffet area containing both hot and cold food with no sneeze guard. Buffet has 3 section's 1 hot section, 1 cold section and 1 sushi section. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet located in dining room. Advised manager that establishment must undergo plan review. Provided plan review package. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw sushi being held on time with no written plan. Sushi was on buffet line. Sushi had only been out for about 30 mins. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee using a bowl with no handle to scoop food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots being stored on floor in warewash area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various pots of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed various kitchen equipment soiled accumulated food and grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef pork thawing in hand washing sink. Located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and/or food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
22
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on floor under prep table. Advised manager and she moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce stored at 83F - Cold Holding. Sauce was located in front of stove. Chef placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored above cooked rotini. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small metal pitcher and spoon being stored in hand washing sink located in bar area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located above walk in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Located on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw shell eggs being stored on floor under prep table in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit and located on floor next to stove.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Observed damage to wall. Located on side on hand washing sink located in warewash area.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed walk in freezer floor with rubber mats and not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Located under prep table.
14-20-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense white rice. Chef threw bowl away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
27
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant.
How does Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant 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 Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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