Cecibon
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
Cecibon appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Cecibon is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Legume, shrimp, bananas, rice, etc. Per operator, all prepared 24-36 hours prior, no date marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Not complied. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup in kitchen by vents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of debris under counters and shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles show damage or are in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in front counter hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch, per operator, tenderized 26 hours prior to inspection, no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 2 units no ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
64
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter blocked by rolling counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed still blocked by counter. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed only one out of four coolers working. Operator scheduled service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed flip top cooler not operational. Operator is using time control of less than 4 hours before reheating for immediate service. **Time Extended**
04-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Owner not present. Unable to review. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on two men working in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed none of the 4 men working in the kitchen with hair restraints. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
70
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 12:25pm, white rice prepared yesterday at 61°F. Stop sale. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice prepared yesterday at 61°F. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at 12:25pm, white rice prepared yesterday at 61°F. Stop sale. Operator discarded.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey and white rice from yesterday, more than 24 hours, with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter blocked by rolling counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed only one out of four coolers working. Operator scheduled service. **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided.
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep area deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on two men working in kitchen.
13-03-4
30
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - ground beef (55-60F); cooked goat (55-60F); cooked turkey (50-55F); raw shrimp (50-55F). Per operator, only ground beef and cooked goat were in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. Other items in unit less than 3 hours. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Cookline flip top - no TCS items. Single door Asber - Raw shrimp 39F. Double door Ikon - raw chicken 55F, cooked goat 55F. Per operator, items placed in unit approximately than 3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: 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. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter - water 79F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter - water 79F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Front counter hand sink and under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Front counter hand sink and under triple sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-03-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed at callback inspection employee unable to locate thermometer. **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cecibon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cecibon on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cecibon?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cecibon.
How does Cecibon compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Cecibon most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Cecibon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cecibon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cecibon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cecibon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cecibon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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