Aji Ceviche Bar
15451 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919240
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 8 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw fish over ready to eat lettuce in the reach in cooler near the frying station.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler.
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed a cup/bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in the dry bulk container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front ceviche bar area.
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed the top of the container used to store the dry rice being broken/cracked.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dishwashing area.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing in the back prep area near rear exit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the walk in freezer.
Observed dust soiled walk behind the ice machine.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
No required state approved employee training provided for Lautaro Baricalla Mauro Hernandez Yeinisbel Rivas ,
Administrative complaint
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees,Lautaro Baricalla Mauro Hernandez 7 months Yeinisbel Rivas 4 months, hired Moore than 60 days no proof of training , inspector had them all fill out a Food Employee agreement form.
Basic1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed., discussed with manager that the current licensee needs to be displayed.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.