DON CEVICHE PERU AND MEXICO
102 HWY 27, MINNEOLA, FL 34715
License #4509097
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DON CEVICHE PERU AND MEXICO in MINNEOLA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 83 total violations — 12 critical, 32 major, 39 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 26, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 4 critical, 9 major, and 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -triple sink
- [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -portioned cooked pasta, wrapped tight in individual bags, packed tight in deep pan, covered with plastic wrap. Educated operator, removed all pasta from bags, placed innreach in freezer for rapid cooling
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated employee, he washed hands and changed gloves.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink -dust pan
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -above triple sink
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water under reach in freezer in kitchen
- [41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 500+++
- [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -items in reach in freezer
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer on cook line and by walk in -fryer baskets
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line
- [53B-13-5] 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. -servers
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line
- [02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -various items in reach in freezer
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front line
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -portioned raw chicken over portioned raw beef in reach in freezer
- [02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided copy to operator
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour container
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Leche de tigre, contains raw fish, not identified as raw on menu
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