Ceviche Lovers
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Ceviche Lovers eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 63, which Ceviche Lovers' 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above Krab in walk in cooler. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Observed several employees with no proof of training, working more than 60 days. Lily, Elbeira. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed under prep sink in kitchen; oil on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food containers reused for washing buckets and other food storage. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under cook line. **Warning**
14-20-4
43
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed above reach in cooler; kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
67
Jun 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yuca (63 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for about 2,5 hrs. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice no time marked front counter. As per operator for 3 hrs. Operator time marked the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass cup inside of hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks located at front counter and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 five employees no currently certified on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood cream, mashed potatoes, and cooked chicken at reach in cooler. As per operator from three days ago. Operator started to date marked the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
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 tuna bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler. Operator open the three bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed rice at reach in cooler. As per operator is employee meal.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers two at preparation area and one at ceviche station.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish inside of preparation sink front counter. Operator moved the raw fish to the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels at preparation table ceviche station.
21-12-4
27
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855. **Warning**
01A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over French fried at walk-in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One located next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche, smoked salmon and sushi on menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed a Box with Oysters without TAG. Operator was unable to provide the tag of the oyster, information of the box: COPPS ISLAND -Oysters- Norm bloom and Son - 7 Edgewater Place, Norwalk, CT 04855. **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice under time control. Written procedures was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in coolers. Operator removed the knife and sent it to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice. Operator removed the handle. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of stove kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeezes bottle not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the walk in cooler raw swai over sauces. Non of the food are commercially packed. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the sushi rice without time mark Per operator the rice has less than four hours. Operator added the time mark. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink a splitter without vacuum breaker **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front line sushi rice (86F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test strips. Observed the quaternary chemical test strips all wet and damaged. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink used to store and clean bar utensils. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 tuna being thawed in the ROP package. Operator cut the corners of the package **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored at the kitchen floor. Operator corrected the storage location **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the bar area the ice scoop is touching the ice **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes stored between two reach in coolers at the kitchen area. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves located at the hot table of the kitchen soiled with grease. Observed the shelf over the deep fat fryers soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitizing bucket of the kitchen stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the kitchen area single service aluminum trays not inverted or protected. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the kitchen area **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler rice (38F), sauces (36F ). Not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed a soiled cardboard on the kitchen floor **Warning**
36-06-4
17
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Observed Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
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 2022-08-24: ObsErved 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) **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the squeeze bottles with sauces at the front counter with out name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Observed the squeeze bottles with sauces at the front counter with out name. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche Lovers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche Lovers on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche Lovers?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ceviche Lovers.
How does Ceviche Lovers compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Ceviche Lovers most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Ceviche Lovers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ceviche Lovers have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ceviche Lovers 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 Lovers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche Lovers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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