Margate, Broward County

SR CEVICHE MARGATE

1436 NORTH STATE RD 7, Margate, FL 33063

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
May 31, 2024
City
Margate
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22903420

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: No chlorine test kit provided Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 22903416

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: No probe thermometer provided Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 22903417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on make table / top of 3 door cooler in kitchen and speaker on end of cutting board on small fliptop unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Employee cell phone stored on prep table Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 22903415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing near end of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Floor tiles missing at end of cook line Admin Complaint

38-07-4

Detail 22903418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in front of kitchen missing cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Light fixture in front of kitchen not covered Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 22903419

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in sink with no running water by triple sink in kitchen and frozen beef in standing water by dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on running water Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 9Basic: 11Total: 26

12A-27-4

Detail 22653500

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg and continued to prepare multiple food items without washing hands and putting on gloves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-29-4

Detail 22653487

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled case of canned food products and returned to cook line to start preparing order without washing hands and changing gloves. Warning

08A-11-5

Detail 22653475

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks/glasses/dishware. In fliptop cooler under microwave, container of raw fish filets on shelf above bowls and glasses used for service. Employee inverted all items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22653485

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On Valpro reach in cooler, containers of portioned raw beef and chicken above container of cooked rice and bagged cooked pasta. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22653496

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Valpro reach in cooler, containers of portioned raw beef and raw chicken above containers of raw portioned fish and calamari. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22653488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Valpro reach in cooler, rice (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee, prepared and in cooler just over 24 hrs. Warning

11-03-5

Detail 22653498

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22653477

Intermediate - 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. Bulletin printed and provided to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22653499

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge not sure where certificates are located. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22653493

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22653479

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22653481

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge not sure where certificates are located. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22653489

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. Spanish Bulletin printed and provided for employees. Warning

02C-08-5

Detail 22653484

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In Valpro reach in freezer, thawed food items missing date when pulled from freezer. Per employee items in cooler 1 and 2 days. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22653497

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Valpro reach in cooler, prepared tamales and cooked rice with no date mark. Per employee made on 2-17 and 2-18. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 22653478

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22653483

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on make table / top of 3 door cooler in kitchen and speaker on end of cutting board on small fliptop unit. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22653490

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22653480

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in broken / removed floor tile near cook line. Employee mopped up water. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22653495

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing near end of cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22653482

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes, bags of pf onions, and containers of fryer oil on floor in kitchen and side store room. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22653494

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in front of kitchen missing cover. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22653492

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in rear area of kitchen. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22653491

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth in front of rice warmer between fliptop and 3 door cooler. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22653486

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in sink with no running water by triple sink in kitchen and frozen beef in standing water by dish machine. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22653476

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt by large fliptop and bulk container flour under rice cooker not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-27-4

Detail 22146671

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch cooked peas without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice operator to change gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22146683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish and octopus stored over cut tomatoes in Valpico refrigerator.

12A-09-4

Detail 22146680

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch his cellphone and then touch cooked rice without changing gloves and wash hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 22146676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed ice pack on item for quick chill chill. Corrective Action Taken

11-03-5

Detail 22146670

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

31A-11-4

Detail 22146673

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored coffee machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 22146678

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on various cook sauces stored in refrigerator. Per operator, sauces were cooked on 07/24/2023. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22146675

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at wait station.

50-09-4

Detail 22146679

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22146682

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open coffee cup stored on in-use cutting board at cookline.

12B-01-4

Detail 22146685

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -Observed male employee at front line eating while engaging in food preparation for customers.

10-06-5

Detail 22146677

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container at wait station.

22-16-4

Detail 22146672

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup inside flip top cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 22146681

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Observed standing water in the bottom of flip top cooler .

08B-12-5

Detail 22146674

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sugar at front line bar area. . Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22146684

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 21902970

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Observed non food grade towel used to cover cut onions. Operator removed and used plastic wrap Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21902965

Intermediate - 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. A poster has been given to the operator

31A-09-4

Detail 21902973

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen block with coffee machine.

11-26-1

Detail 21902968

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21902967

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date mark on cooked sauces stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items were cooked on 03/30/2023. Operator correctly date marked Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21902966

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at bar area

50-09-4

Detail 21902971

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21902972

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

08B-12-5

Detail 21902969

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sugar at bar area. Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21689723

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw fish stored over unwashed celery in refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Observed raw fish stored over mixed vegetables in refrigerator. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21689727

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold holding in flip top cooler at 48F. Per operator, rice place in unit from yesterday Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21689720

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold holding in flip top cooler at 48F. Per operator, rice place in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, cooked rice cold held at 46°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, rice has been stored in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 21689725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Violation not complied. Current hotel and restaurant license not available. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 21689728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: At the time of of callback inspection, violation not complied. Containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Admin Complaint

38-01-4

Detail 21689724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: Not complied Admin Complaint

29-27-4

Detail 21689722

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, no mop sink installed. Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 21689721

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sugar in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, Observed a uncovered container with sugar in bar area. Admin Complaint

36-27-5

Detail 21689726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall at 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance. -Observed floor tiles missing in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-11: At the time of callback inspection, observed floor tiles missing in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-04-5

Detail 21556090

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw fish stored over unwashed celery in refrigerator. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21556093

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over pasta in chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21556080

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold holding in flip top cooler at 48°F. Per operator, rice place in unit from yesterday Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21556087

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold holding in flip top cooler at 48°F. Per operator, rice place in unit from yesterday. See stop sale. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21556085

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen used to storage take out containers Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21556091

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21556081

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21556089

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on floor. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21556086

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 21556082

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing throughout kitchen. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21556088

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21556084

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sugar in bar area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21556092

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall at 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance. -Observed floor tiles missing in kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21556083

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21147215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: 1. In reach in cooler, raw Swai stored over raw cut onions. Operator reversed. 2. In flip top cooler, Raw calamari and shrimp stored behind cut cilantro. Operator reversed. #3: in reach-in cooler, raw calamari stored above cilantro. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21147212

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 stored at room temperature Choclo (80°F - Cold holding) Operator states Choclo was cooked at 9am this morning. Provided operator with TPHC for which he filled out at time of inspection. See stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21147218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored at room temperature Choclo (80°F - Cold holding) Operator states Choclo was cooked at 9am this morning. Provided operator with TPHC for which he filled out at time of inspection. See stop Sale.

53B-05-5

Detail 21147213

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 21147211

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled and corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21147219

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-68-5

Detail 21147216

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

16-16-4

Detail 21147217

Basic - No sanitizing step in 3CS. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitizing step. Operator set up 3rd sink with bleach water which tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21147214

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20857232

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over ready to eat food, chef moved Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20857231

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

16-37-1

Detail 20857229

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 20857233

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 20857230

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20388211

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. 0 ppm

08A-05-6

Detail 20388212

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cut vegetables, and cut raw onions, person moved the beef

16-37-1

Detail 20388210

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.need to order a new chlorine test spray

23-24-4

Detail 20388214

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

13-03-4

Detail 20388208

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-07-4

Detail 20388213

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded items Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20388209

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen