Divino Ceviche
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
43
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Divino Ceviche stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Divino Ceviche trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Cook lack of thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food tray stored on floor between wall and equipment.
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with lemon s on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove and fryer need a deep cleaning.
23-03-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
38-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
43
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.
29-11-4
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen.
38-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by storage entrance a bag containing flour on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By storage hall.
14-33-4
64
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and electric pipe.
24-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink without sign at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe at three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. By kitchen entrance.
38-08-4
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at prep area units with handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. From counter.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At kitchen prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under three compartment sink.
36-24-5
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on splitter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed hanging fly trap in front of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots above prep table not inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign in men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Ceviches made with Raw fish not identified as raw items on digital Menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelf by ware washing area.
14-05-4
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 under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots at kitchen not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on shelves not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Divino Ceviche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Divino Ceviche on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Divino Ceviche?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Divino Ceviche.
How does Divino Ceviche compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Divino Ceviche most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Divino Ceviche's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Divino Ceviche have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Divino Ceviche 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 Divino Ceviche inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Divino Ceviche is inspected around three times per year on average.
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