DR LIMON CEVICHE BAR

Name: DR LIMON CEVICHE BAR
Address: 13766 SW 84 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33183, US
Rating: 15.3

13766 SW 84 ST, MIAMI, FL 33183

License #2328762

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

15.3 Grade F / 100

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October 15, 2026 · 14 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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DR LIMON CEVICHE BAR in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 15.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 75 total violations — 18 critical, 15 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several reach in cooler handles soiled with accumulation of oil.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelving housing food pans at warewashing area.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee removing food with spray debris from pots inside the rinse basin of 3CS.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 squeeze bottles with liquid not labeled in cook-line.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chimichurri with garlic (64F - Cold Holding). Operator unsure how long on the prep counter.
[01B-40-1] Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed completely thawed still inside ROP bag 10 filets of red snapper and 8 filets of Trout, inside the walk in cooler.
[02B-04-5] 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. Observed Choritos á la Chalca contains raw mussels, per operator it is cooked with lime juice only. Operator started placing stars on the menu linking to consumer advisory.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri with garlic (64F - Cold Holding). Operator unsure how long on the prep counter. See stop sale.
[06-09-2] 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. See stop sale. Observed completely thawed still inside ROP bag 10 filets of red snapper and 8 filets of Trout, inside the walk in cooler.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop for rice.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for quaternary at the time of inspection.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around warewashing area.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in warewashing area.m

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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 raw mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn on cook line.
[10-01-5] 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 stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour next to walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler on cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At drink reach in cooler in dessert area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces on flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler on cook line.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added water for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth.
[53B-14-5] 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 employee training expired for some employees.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups and bowls with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed cups.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting board stored next to hand sink in ceviche station under soap dispenser. Operator moved cutting board.
[06-09-1] 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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F in drink prep area. Operator removed utensils from water.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in ceviche bad area. Operator properly placed bucket.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup then begin to prep food without washing hands.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lined container of red onions. Operator removed paper towels.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over diced red onions at ceviche bar. Operator relocated products.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added water to triple sink for final concentration (Quaternary 200ppm).
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice ne t to the walk-in cooler. The manager removed the bowl.
[06-09-1] 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 a pound of tuna still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 42°F and a Mahi Mahi filet.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the ware washing area. The manager inverted it.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the employee restroom.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers of flour not labeled. The manager had it labeled.
[22-41-4] 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 the dishwasher machine at 0.00 ppms chlorine sanitizer. The manger instructed the dishwasher to use the triple sink.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw tuna and remove gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands the front counter.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a pound of tuna still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 42°F and a Mahi Mahi filet.
[53A-05-6] 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/