Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
29
Score
Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, located at 8551 Nw 53 St A101 in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 13, 2026, with a score of 29. This inspection identified 2 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor violations. Previous inspections for Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar have also predominantly been high-risk.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Pineapple juice
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine 0 ppm
22-49-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Maximo Torres expired on 06-10-2023
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by the dishwasher hand washing sink. Manager refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed line hand washing sink not accessible stored with plates.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled l
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep cooler, and dishwasher. Manager removed cellphones **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled in the back area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor by prep area- soda station floor with unsealed concrete
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
29-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee put hairnet **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
29
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. Operator stored products as per safety storage rules. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink in prep kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed knives and sent them to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by griddle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with soy unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored on kitchen counter. Operator stored eggs inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (44 F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter. As per Operator quinoa has been placed 1 hour ago. Operator placed quinoa in Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivered dirty dishes and handling clean dishes without washing hands. Operator was instructed on good hand washing procedures.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by soda machine in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside hand wash sink inside Bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by soda machine in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen. Operator sent opener to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sweet potatoes box stored on dry storage floor on second floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 touching onions inside reach in cooler on cook line counter. Operator stored scoop handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside Bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese over scallops uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink in front of cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in ceviche container in reach in cooler. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
27
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over cooked shrimps inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomato boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching swai fish inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimps container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed on Bar counter. Operator removed straws. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan with a rice cooker over hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed everything. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container on shelf in dry storage on second floor. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board inside Bar.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal in ears stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at desserts prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beer Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed slicer inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and wall at front counter. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 80°F on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed inside prep area.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled liquor Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers inside Bar. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine Glass 200ppm).
41-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside dry storage on second floor. Operator secured them. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current License. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored inside ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under grill in kitchen. Employee cleaned them. Als, observed soiled Walk in coolers fan covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer on Bar floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
47
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 (Chlorine 0 ppm). Employee started to Wash everything at three compartment sink.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef by sausage inside Walk in cooler. Chef stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employees put hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a soy sauce plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Chef removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave inside dessert prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in coolers fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink leaking inside Bar.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
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