PERUVIAN GRILL
3131 CLARK RD UNIT 103 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a box of unwashed limes in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs due to temperature abuse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw swai (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F – Cold Holding); butter (48F – Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed cilantro sauce with mayonnaise containing egg (45F – Cold Holding) in small refrigerator behind front counter. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw swai (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F – Cold Holding); butter (48F – Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed cilantro sauce with mayonnaise containing egg (45F – Cold Holding) in small refrigerator behind front counter. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of air freshener stored on top of the ice machine behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the air freshener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic 16
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food prep table in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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 shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of liquid shortening stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. Observed a box of limes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler behind the front counter. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above shelving with packaged foods not properly shielded. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan blades soiled with an accumulation of dust for a portable fan in the kitchen. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old date label on a cleaned metal container in the kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go boxes stored unprotected behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the to go containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:07 AM.
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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.