Ceviche Mix
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Ceviche Mix has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Ceviche Mix was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Ceviche Mix's latest score of 55 falls below the Winter Garden average of 65. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw mahi ceviche cold holding at 52F, raw tilapia ceviche cold holding at 51F/both less than 4 hours/sitting on top of the cold holding raw fish cooler/moved back to reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./a container of cooked shrimp blocking hand sink/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./red sanitizing bucket stored inside hand sink./removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./consumer advisory not on TV/digital menu/consumer advisory form provided/posted/ **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./female employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./female employee with hair hanging on both sides.
13-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers./soda and smoothies/reach in cooler/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./green cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./common area hand sink interior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./chlorine 0ppm.
21-07-4
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ -employee L is currently taking manager course from 360/Learn to Serve online. Planned completion 4/26/24. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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. -emailed form to operator
11-26-1
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/ -employee L is currently taking manager course from 360/Learn to Serve online. Planned completion 4/26/24.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw mahi 47F, pre cooked octopus 47F/less than 4 hours, reach in cooler in defrost mode/moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by garbage can and boxes/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./hand sink water at 74F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2021. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./avocado and lime.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quat 0ppm.
21-08-4
61
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./hand sink water temperature at 77F.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing a watch while making food/ **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
78
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi mahi over sauces in each in cooler
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. Luis Perez food handlers training expired on 3/20/22
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche Mix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche Mix on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche Mix?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ceviche Mix.
How does Ceviche Mix compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Ceviche Mix most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Ceviche Mix's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ceviche Mix have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ceviche Mix 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 Mix inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviche Mix is inspected around three times per year on average.
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