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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves as needed, Inspector instructed employee during inspection.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 11 whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 11 whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided form during inspection,
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed in menu fish ceviche is not identified.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed 11 whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC in kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:44 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.