Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill's latest score of 43 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line prep table reach in coolers raw fish stored over premade burritos/quesadillas.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer bucket new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at dish machine area used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
31A-11-4
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. Observed for several newly hired employees less than 60 days. Operator printed additional forms and completed with employees on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed expired for Mednor Lechan 9/22/25 and Gloria Garcia 10/14/25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiters station and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and top of reach in freezer across from triple sink soiled with food debris. Operator began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays at cook line and waiters station not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout.
36-27-5
43
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line prep table, shelled eggs (52F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef placed back into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over box of celery.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer bucket new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container throughout kitchen of cooked corn kernels, rice, spices, flour. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiters station and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at dessert reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at rear prep area on top shelf a container of corn meal not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil, prep lines not labeled. Chef labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Observed diluted solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded cardboard boxes.
33-30-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler in a container of ceviche base. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 reduced oxygen packaged tunas not removed from packaging to thaw in walk in cooler. Chef began to cut open packages during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
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 in a container of flour, handle of scoop in flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink of kitchen, raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Employee removed and placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the ceviche. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both back doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
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 for the bulk flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
52
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the ceviche items.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep counter opposite flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen, bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed for the shelves storing clean plates.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with signs of rusting.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the roasted corn, condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen , dining area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the employee unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn and in disrepair, white standing unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill.
How does Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill 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 Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill 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 Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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