THE PERUVIAN KITCHEN
18117 NE 19 AVE · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves handling cooked chicken, then washed her gloves and being food preparation. Educated employee how to properly wash their hands and removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink with food debris inside.
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed black beans, rice and flour in containers with no name label.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 10/24/24.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in the bathroom handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop with no handle in the rice and bean container. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets in 3 reach in coolers in the kitchen also soiled. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood mix, beef heart and swai fish, stored on top of prep table thawing in room temperature. Discussed with operator different ways to thaw properly. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed storage room with walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.