Don Ceviche

88 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Don Ceviche has been inspected five times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Don Ceviche is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Jun 1, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dec 9, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Ceviche last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Ceviche on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Ceviche?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Ceviche.

How does Don Ceviche compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Don Ceviche most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Don Ceviche's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Ceviche have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Ceviche 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 Don Ceviche inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Ceviche is inspected around two times per year on average.

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