Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
8551 NW 53 St A101, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335172
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection3 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 fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- 1st follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Extension granted
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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
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.