TAIPA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
3855 SW 137 AVE STE 3 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bowl of raw beef above ready to eat cooked potatoes inside reach in at the back area. Manager placed raw beef in the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed no certified manager on site with 2 FOH employees and 3 kitchen employees at the time of establishment being opened. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection ending. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male and female bathrooms.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowl being used as a scoop for raw fish at prep table in kitchen. Also observed a can being used as a scoop for dried rice in back area.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several tanks, 3 CO2, not secured in the back area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles, water marks and soiled vents in kitchen area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the door gaskets of reach in coolers at prep areas in kitchen, the door handle of reach in freezer chest in back area.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing for handwashing sink in kitchen.
10-01-5Basic – 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 sugar in the large sugar bin in the back area and in small sugar container in coffee station in front area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provide to operator via email.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed on file March 14, 2025. Last inspection was conducted on Oct. 2, 2025. Manager was able to provided updated copy before inspection ended. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen and door gaskets of reach in freezers in back area. Observed accumulation of grease on stove hood filters.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat red onions, shrimp, blended red pepper sauce uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Also observed for cooked sweet potatoes in reach in cooler in the back area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of knife in poor repair. Manager discarded knife. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no label stored on top of prep table in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.