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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oven baked chicken (123F – Hot Holding) stored on the shelve of the kitchen, advised operator to reheat item.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal container and a spatula at the front handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified on the menu.
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket and shelves next to the 3 compartment sink soiled.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Behind the fryers and stove.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:47 PM.
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.