Sr Ceviche Lighthouse
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
86
Score
Sr Ceviche Lighthouse appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Lighthouse Point sits at 80, putting Sr Ceviche Lighthouse on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Bowl of raw beef on shelf above container of cooked octopus in reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Container of raw chicken stored on shelf above container of baked potatoes. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (72F), cut tomato (50F), shrimp (50F), mussels (50F), calamari (50F), fries (50F), plaintain (50F), yucca fries (50F), and cooked beef (50F) at flip top cooler and four drawer reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Foods placed in unit three hours ago per operator. Observed water draining from reach in cooler onto towels on the floor. Operator moved foods to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in kitchen. **Warning**
16-23-4
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 water draining from four drawer reach-in cooler on to the floor opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in four drawer reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn and poor repair at exterior door in kitchen. **Warning**
36-60-5
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at exterior door in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from four drawer reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on hand sink faucet and at cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (59F) stored in flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed opened personal employee water bottle stored in direct contact with rice at flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. See stop sale. 2. 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 commercial processed fish completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (59F) stored in flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 commercial processed fish completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed opened personal employee water bottle stored in direct contact with rice at flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - Lights in dry food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets and tracks at four drawer reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of four drawer reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Observed frozen cooked peppers thawing at room temperature in triple sink in kitchen. 2. Observed frozen cooked beans thawing at room temp at cookline in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance, not labeled at triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing silver bowl in hand wash sink at ceviche prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open can of Coca Cola next to cutting board on prep counter in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water draining onto floor and into plastic container from three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bagged raw frozen fish and bagged frozen calamari thawing in standing water at triple sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
58
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed broken and missing handles on rice warmer in kitchen. 2. Reach-in chest freezer door not completely attached to hinges, does not properly open or close. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed broken and missing handles on rice warmer in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground at back exit door, gray water near back door. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef hearts stored above cooked pasta in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed gray water on ground around dumpster and next to back exit door. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Reviewed cooling control point with employee heated cooling cooked corn. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of sauce and food debris in basin of hand sink at ceviche prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Linda Barrera, 7/26/22. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Cynthia Chavez, 7/19/24 expired, SafeStaff. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at triple sink in kitchen. Operator labeled "degreaser". **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, behind dish machine and next to prep area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Warning**
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 mani mani thawing in sealed ROP packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator opened packages. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed broken and missing handles on rice warmer in kitchen. 2. Reach-in chest freezer door not completely attached to hinges, does not properly open or close. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxed limes and oil in plastic jugs stored on floor in storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
21
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Raw shell eggs ambient 61F at 2:30pm, placed on counter at 9am per operator, under no temperature control. See Stop Sale. 2. Cooked corn (61F) on food prep table next to cook line under no temperature control. Prepared less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. 3. Shrimp (52F) and green mussel (52F)in the flip top reach in cooler in sushi prep area. Stored in flip top cooler less than two hours per operator. Containers filled above load line. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: At sushi prep station, Shrimp 51F, green mussel 53F, prepared less than 3 hours ago per operator. Pans are not fitting down in the well of the flip top cooler. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Reach cooler door gasket hanging loose, sushi prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Reach cooler door gasket hanging loose, sushi prep area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw chicken leg quarters on top of container of cooked rice. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs ambient 61F at 2:30pm, placed on counter at 9am per operator, under no temperature control. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Raw shell eggs ambient 61F at 2:30pm, placed on counter at 9am per operator, under no temperature control. See Stop Sale. 2. Cooked corn (61F) on food prep table next to cook line under no temperature control. Prepared less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. 3. Shrimp (52F) and green mussel (52F)in the flip top reach in cooler in sushi prep area. Stored in flip top cooler less than two hours per operator. Containers filled above load line. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient, ceviche clasico on lunch special menu. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1. Unlabeled spray bottle of clear liquid on table in sushi prep. Operator labeled "409". 2. Unlabeled spray bottle of red liquid at the ware wash sink. Operator labeled "degreaser". **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic single use container used to scoop raw fish at flip top cooler in sushi prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Reach cooler door gasket hanging loose, sushi prep area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 73F on table next to cookline. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris on prep table next to cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Clean utensil storage rack above the triple sink in the kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, on storage shelf next to cookline. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish and raw shrimp thawing in standing water at the triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with black mold-like substance behind the triple sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on MSG, sugar, and flour store on shelf at food prep table in the kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee multivitamins stored on shelf above food prep counter in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pasta and cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at the mop sink by the back exit door outside.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed poster. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored next to good utensil on shelf above food prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Lid for the container of sugar on shelf in dry storage.
14-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar in a container on a shelf in dry storage uncovered.
08B-12-5
37
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked potatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw mussels, wash gloved hands and proceed handle clean wares. Discussed with operator. Instructed operator to re wash wares. Operator discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front hand wash sink and hash sink in front of cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sr Ceviche Lighthouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sr Ceviche Lighthouse on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sr Ceviche Lighthouse?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sr Ceviche Lighthouse.
How does Sr Ceviche Lighthouse compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?
Sr Ceviche Lighthouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lighthouse Point average of 80.
Has Sr Ceviche Lighthouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sr Ceviche Lighthouse have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sr Ceviche Lighthouse 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 Sr Ceviche Lighthouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sr Ceviche Lighthouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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