Ceviches Peru
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Ceviches Peru nine times, with records going back to 2022. Ceviches Peru was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on after changing task, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper hand wash and gloves use. Employee washed hands and put gloves on, before handling clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front counter area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator diluted sanitizer solution with more water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed tongs from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cook rice bowl no handle. Employee discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2024. Operator printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed on wall and ceiling around hood system at kitchen.
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, no sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans and Hood filters soiled and dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of the hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
82
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection operator prepared a new Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
86
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitizer solutions at 200 ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitizer solution at 200+ ppm **Time Extended**
21-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed hood filter soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside double door reach in cooler. Manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on double door cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter on hood system soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of pre table cleaning cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one live fly flying around the kitchen, toughened a chicken base placed on prep table. Operator discarded the product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly flying around the kitchen, toughened a chicken base placed on prep table. Operator discarded the product. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Rosa Rojas expired 05/09/2022 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple cleaning products inside hand wash sink located next to the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water not heating at 85°F. Operator checked the water heater and switched the breaker on. Water temperature 101°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed service windows and door open, also observed a live fly land on food placed on prep table located in the kitchen. Inspector discussed with operator ways to maintain the food protected by installing screens and maintaining door closed. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Warning**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviches Peru last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviches Peru on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviches Peru?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ceviches Peru.
How does Ceviches Peru compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Ceviches Peru most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Ceviches Peru's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ceviches Peru have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ceviches Peru 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 Ceviches Peru inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviches Peru is inspected around three times per year on average.
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