Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2024, Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 11 violations compared to roughly 24 violations earlier on.
By comparison, the average Minneola facility scores 65, putting Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Menu items not identified on menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -1 four burner gas top, 1 flat top, and 1 wok under hood, not all fitting under the hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: No plans have been received by plan review **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: operator unable to provide any training**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front reach in cooler torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
45
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -1 four burner gas top, 1 flat top, and 1 wok under hood, not all fitting under the hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front reach in cooler torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Flan walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
33
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 13 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken (130F - Hot Holding); beef (132F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (128F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (139F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to stove for rapid reheat. Chicken-168F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -fried corn (72F -Cooling since 9:00, temped at 12:30 -boiled corn( 76F-Cooling since 9:00, temped at 12:30 **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked rice (60F - Cooling) per operator from yesterday, fried corn, cooked at 9:00, still 72 at 12:30. Boiled corn, cooked at 9:00, at 12:30 still 76F**Warning** **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils soiled rinsed in water and out in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swaie for ceviche cooked with lime juice. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from yesterday cooked rice (60F - Cooling) **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -1 four burner gas top, 1 flat top, and 1 wok under hood, not all fitting under the hood. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - 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. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink Next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by triple sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front by broom in kitchen by strainers **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Provided today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front reach in cooler torn **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees Next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flan walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
5
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Ceviche. Operator will update menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided form. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
35B-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico compare to other restaurants in Minneola?
Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Minneola average of 65.
Has Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 24 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don Ceviche Peru and Mexico 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.
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