Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed green mussels and shrimps containers uncovered inside reach in freezer by cook line. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee inside kitchen.
12A-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons on front counter. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside onion container in reach in cooler. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken by prep table in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and knives faces up on front counter. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce and milk bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Also, observed sugar container on front counter. Operator labeled bottles, and container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not dated with last inspection. As per operator it was about a year ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: At time of callback inspection observed water filter not dated with last inspection. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: At time of callback inspection observed soap dispenser at handwash sink not working. **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at equipment storage area located next to three compartment sink, metal containers not positioned to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: At time of callback inspection observed metal containers not positioned to dry. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in an all reach in coolers. Operator placed thermometer into coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: At time of callback inspection no ambient thermometer present. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cooling); rice (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); corvina (52F - Cold Holding) and shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers across from cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to place items on ice to rapid cool. Observed rice (48F - Cold Holding); corvina (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); yuca (47F - Cold Holding) and cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) located in walk in cooler, as per operator for 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not dated with last inspection. As per operator it was about a year ago. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin in storage area next to bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of fries located in reach in cooler. Observed in a container of flour located in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in coolers located across from cook line as well as walk in coolers not keeping food items cool that have been stored more than 4 hours. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area prep table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at equipment storage area located next to three compartment sink, metal containers not positioned to dry. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in an all reach in coolers. Operator placed thermometer into coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils stored in container at prep table not inverted with handle up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt and squeeze bottles of soy sauce and oil not labeled. Operator placed name label onto items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris in front of kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards throughout kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by fryer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container under grill inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish inside reach in cooler by fryer inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container in dry storage. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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 scoop handle touching salt inside salt container in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by prep table inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up at front counter. Employee washed them and stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca container inside reach in cooler by fryer. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano.
How does Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cevichinos Restaurante Peruano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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