Mancora Ceviche
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Mancora Ceviche has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - bar area -kitchen area -dishwasher area
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -bar area -kitchen area -dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Unable to read instructions, paper is worn out. Poster emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in preparation area, hall way to dishwasher and walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom base board next to fryers in cook line
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door- bottom front. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Unable to check door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle touching ice, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed same **Time Extended**
10-08-5
82
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed on live roach on wall at dish pit. 2) Observed one live roach on shelf at dish pit. Operator killed and removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frozen fruit pulp stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinal in disrepair inside men's restroom.
32-05-4
Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at table between fryer and grill - cooked rice (82F - Hot Holding); fried seafood mix (110F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded items at will.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator, item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar - handwashing sink used for storage. Operator removed jars and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front bar handwashing sink. Observed at dishwasher machine area, handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels for both handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine near triple sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen - utensils stored in water (83F). Operator removed water and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry store closet outside - box of cups directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
45
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
86
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked octopus in low boy cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Reviewed Big 6 food borne illnesses with operator and emailed Big 6 poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Observed cooked shrimp portioned in walk-in cooler, not date marked. Per operator, shrimp portioned over approximately 24hrs prior to inspection. Operator date marked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bins of raw fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1) Observed hand dryer in men's bathroom detached and hanging from wall. 2) Observed hole in door of men's bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in salt bin in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on frying oil cartons in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice bin at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg stored above cooked octopus on cook line lowboy cooler. Operator removed raw eggs and stored in walk-in with other raw eggs away from ready to eat foods. Observed raw swai stored above cooked sweet potatoes, cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator removed swai and stored below appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese on counter (64F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (62F - Cold Holding) per operator left on counter at 12 pm to be used. Employee not actively using. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of fish on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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. Observed employee wash dishes and fail to sanitize in bleach water before putting on shelf. Operator had employee rewash dish. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and other utensils in water at 100°F. Operator removed items from container, cleaned and sanitized and stored in clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on counter in kitchen. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mancora Ceviche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mancora Ceviche on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mancora Ceviche?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mancora Ceviche.
How does Mancora Ceviche compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Mancora Ceviche most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Mancora Ceviche's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mancora Ceviche have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mancora Ceviche means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mancora Ceviche inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mancora Ceviche is inspected around three times per year on average.
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