PERUVIAN CEVICHES +BAR

Name: PERUVIAN CEVICHES +BAR
Address: 14501 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETO BAY, FL, 33176, US
Rating: 24.7

14501 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETO BAY, FL 33176

License #2336451

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24.7 Grade F / 100

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PERUVIAN CEVICHES +BAR in PALMETO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 24.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 92 total violations — 20 critical, 10 major, 62 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 14, 2026 shows 29 observation rows: 6 critical, 3 major, and 20 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-36-5] Observed cooked rice (45F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (48F - Cooling); chicken soup (47F - Cooling); cooked eggs (45F - Cooling); inside walk in cooler. As per operator products were made previous day.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on shelf at prep area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in coolers across from cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed container.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf in kitchen area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over liquor bottles at bar.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease underneath cooking equipment on cook line.
[03D-02-5] Observed cooked rice (45F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (48F - Cooling); chicken soup (47F - Cooling); cooked eggs (45F - Cooling); inside walk in cooler. As per operator products were made previous day.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of oven degreaser stored on shelf next to salt at cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw swai, all products removed from original packaging, stored inside walk in freezer.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor inside walk dish area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled in kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of rice in dry storage.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and raw salmon stored over cooked octopus inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over pesto sauce and cheese at flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of herbs stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to walk in cooler with microwave stored on top.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf in prep area near reach in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice, cut onions, cooked sweet potatoes stored not covered inside walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of sugar and salt not labeled at cook line and across from cook line.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar and cook line.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[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 packaging inside reach in cooler in prep area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves and begin to prepare food without washing hands in between.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on shelf at prep area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in coolers across from cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed container.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf in kitchen area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf in prep area near reach in freezer.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over liquor bottles at bar.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to walk in cooler with microwave stored on top.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease underneath cooking equipment on cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled in kitchen.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor inside walk dish area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of sugar and salt not labeled at cook line and across from cook line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (45F - Cooling); cooked pasta (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler and cooked rice (55F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator all products were made previous day.
[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 packaging inside reach in cooler in prep area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar and cook line.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of herbs stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw swai, all products removed from original packaging, stored inside walk in freezer.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of oven degreaser stored on shelf next to salt at cook line.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.
[01B-36-5] 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/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (45F - Cooling); cooked pasta (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler and cooked rice (55F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator all products were made previous day.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice, cut onions, cooked sweet potatoes stored not covered inside walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and raw salmon stored over cooked octopus inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over pesto sauce and cheese at flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of rice in dry storage.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator rice was prepared previous day.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on cook line.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor in dish area. Operator properly placed pots.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at prep shelf on cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water containers stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed containers.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at bar and cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over liquor bottles at bar.
[01C-06-5] Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container inside walk in freezer.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin preparing customer order without first washing hands.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At cook line.
[11-27-4] 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 operator with handout via email.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared 24 hours prior to inspection.
[14-74-7] 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 reach in cooler across from cook line next to wall with ambient temperature 47F. Advised operator to put ice on all products and have technician look at unit.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw swai inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at cook line.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from cook line.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line. Operator removed water.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of rice in dry storage. Operator removed cup.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near dish rack.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken at cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from commercially processed packaging stored over raw corvina in walk in freezer. Operator relocated products.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over puréed ginger at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster tag removed from container of oysters inside walk in freezer. Provided operator with shell stock handout.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of raw chicken stored floor in dish area.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at bar near end of bar.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty above reach in coolers across from cook line.
[01B-36-5] 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/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator rice was prepared previous day.

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