Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

8551 NW 53 St A101, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335172

C
Grade C
Safety score 73 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (10 days ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -25
  • Extension granted on Aug 21, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 7 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic7

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      More time given

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      More time given

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitAug 21, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    10 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      More time given

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic8

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      More time given

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      More time given

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitAug 20, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    14 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed cooked chicken (60°F - Cold Holding) at cooler across cook line, as per employee since the morning. Observed chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); beef (48°F - Cold Holding) shrimp (55°F - Cold holding) tuna (52°F - Cold Holding) at kitchen as per chef since the morning.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed cooked chicken (60°F - Cold Holding) at cooler across cook line, as per employee since the morning. Observed chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); beef (48°F - Cold Holding) shrimp (55°F - Cold holding) tuna (52°F - Cold Holding) at kitchen as per chef since the morning.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Jose Rodriguez expired on 7-4-2026, Aura Martinez expired on 5-23-2025 and Diana Hernandez expired on 7-10-2026

      Repeat violation

    Basic10

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

      Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers at establishment.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      Observed at cook line.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      Observed at dishwashing area.

      Repeat violation

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Observed floor with water throughout kitchen.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed throughout kitchen floor.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation11
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Dishwashing facilities and test kits3
Wiping cloths and linens3
Non-food contact surfaces clean3
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Manager certification and employee training2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1