Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

INKA GRILL PERUVIAN CUISINE

1900 TAMIAMI TRL STE 116A · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3661919
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13509755
DBPR license1802108

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority22-41-4

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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine behind the bar at 0ppm. Observed the chlorine solution for the main dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator to set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle a clean cutting board without changing gloves. The employee changed gloves and cleaned the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed an accumulation of food debris on the door handles of the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The cell phone was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple desserts available for customer self-service with no labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service to go boxes stored unprotected on top of the reach in freezer near the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.