Vero Beach, Indian River County

CEVICHE 28

2199 7 AVE, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
1 High Priority
Mar 12, 2024
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 22712694

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw chicken over French fries in reach in cooler next to freezer. 2. Open container of cooked Sweet potato sitting in raw fish in flip top cooler 3. Raw chicken over plantains in reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22712682

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22712685

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, cooked chicken and cooked pork in stainless container

22-20-5

Detail 22712681

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 22712686

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Vitamin water on cutting board Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22712683

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on cooler next to small freezer Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22712687

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at servers station

08B-38-4

Detail 22712691

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage

24-05-4

Detail 22712690

Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22712684

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22712680

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk black bean container in dry storage Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22712688

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 78°

21-04-4

Detail 22712692

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under green cutting board

31B-04-4

Detail 22712679

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 22712693

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave heavily soiled Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22712689

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under dish machine Repeat Violation

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 18Total: 28

03D-01-5

Detail 22459077

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked potatoes cooling since 11:00 found at 1:50 Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22459072

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 , hanged bucket primed 0 ppm Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 22459066

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.cook in kitchen wiped his face and proceeded to work with food. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22459070

High Priority - Raw animal. Earl hearts over asparagus in cook line cooler.- not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over ground ginger and pesto Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22459058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22459061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Harmony 80F recommended to reheat to 165F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22459063

Intermediate - Microwave heavily soiled. Can opener blade heavily soiled. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22459056

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22459073

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22459054

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pesto sauces etc Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22459062

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22459065

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage by back door and above the bag n box station. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22459053

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22459052

Basic - Employee drinkings from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep cooler Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22459060

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cook line cooler Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22459064

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack Repeat Violation Warning

52-11-4

Detail 22459071

Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Red snapper on menu on box the scientific name Caribbean Red snapper Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22459076

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22459068

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22459067

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22459078

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

10-07-4

Detail 22459069

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80F Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22459057

Basic - Oil stored on floor. In the walk in freezer cases of food stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22459055

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22459075

Basic - Unwashed avocados stored with ready-to-eat food. Warning

16-05-4

Detail 22459059

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. All the liquids are really water down due to leak under dish area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22459074

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under dish machine. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22459079

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles used for food in kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 23

22-41-4

Detail 21780730

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. Hooked up drying agent to sanitizer hose. Sanitizer bucket replaced, now reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21780738

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in kitchen Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21780740

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over limes and onions Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21780729

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21780735

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21780747

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21780737

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21780728

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

14-01-5

Detail 21780734

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop food Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21780736

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cake cutter and forks front counter Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21780726

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on front counter Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21780745

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lifesaver on front counter Employee backpack on rack with food products Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21780732

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21780739

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses front counter Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21780743

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Repeat Violation Warning

10-14-5

Detail 21780741

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21780746

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21780733

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21780748

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21780744

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Outside microwave Torn foil under counter Fan covers walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21780727

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21780742

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in water Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21780731

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

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 21600139

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21600140

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 21523196

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21523203

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer dirty 2. Microwave interior dirty 3. Interior of ice machine dirty Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21523202

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Books just arrived, manager will be training staff this week Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21523194

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21523201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21523200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21523195

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 21523198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 21523197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21523199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice mixture on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 24

12A-07-5

Detail 21298361

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21298367

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies observed at dishwasher Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21298369

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over lettuce Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21298374

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs found at 84°. Manager said been out of cooler 45 minutes, thrown away. mussels found at 56° stocked over chill line, put in service 45 minutes, manager moved to walk-in cooler, rechecked now at 41° Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21298379

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex stored next to cooked potatoes Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21298372

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to ice machine Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21298373

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened 2 days ago Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21298377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer dirty 2. Microwave interior dirty 3. Interior of ice machine dirty Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21298370

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook used sink to add water to dish Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21298362

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/ Manager Josue came in Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21298364

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear sink. 2. No soap at server station sink Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21298382

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. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21298359

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21298371

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bin of sugar Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21298380

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

24-08-4

Detail 21298366

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21298368

Basic - Food stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21298365

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21298375

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21298376

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21298381

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21298360

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 21298363

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21298378

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice mixture on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 20818196

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over far left prep table Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20818204

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked noodles Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20818202

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled 2. Interior and exterior of black microwave on cooks line dirty 3. Interior of ice machine moldy Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20818209

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20818210

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cheviche on menu not identified as being raw. Advised manager on corrective action that needs to be done. Manager is correcting Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20818200

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/ Manager Gloria came in. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20818195

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20818194

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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20818198

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over pick up window Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20818208

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cigarettes stored on top of mixer. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20818203

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fry oil next to stove Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20818207

Basic - Hole in ceiling Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20818199

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20818201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from hood system Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20818206

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2. No chlorine test strips Warning

24-18-4

Detail 20818193

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20818197

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20818205

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line Warning

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20527960

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatoe purée, imperial brand 6.6 lbs

22-02-4

Detail 20527955

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with gooey black gunk.

53B-14-5

Detail 20527962

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. GUADALUPE MORALES-expired,

22-20-5

Detail 20527953

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 20527952

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 20527951

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 20527956

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 bin at bar set up with wash, sanitize and rinse. Advised remix to correct order.

36-73-4

Detail 20527961

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-under dishwasher near drains. Floor under cooking equipment heavily soiled.

10-20-4

Detail 20527957

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20527959

Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave on cookline has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20527950

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. Handwash sink in several locations soiled with scraps of food and bar sink eth straws.

14-20-4

Detail 20527954

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20527958

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw steak thawing in ambiant air.