Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TASTE OF PERU GATORLAND

14650 GATORLAND DR #5 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436440
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725466
DBPR license5813934

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority01B-06-4

High Priority – Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Items range from 47F-50F Raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, soup, cheese. Items held overnight in reach in freezer by back door per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and fish over sweet plantains and sweet potatoesi in reach in under maketable. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and continued to prep food. Manager had employee wash their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items range from 47F-50F Raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, soup, cheese. Items held overnight in reach in freezer by back door per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed calamari in container held in handwashing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in kitchen handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled by front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter. Operator emptied ice machine and cleaned while still on premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood over grill had grease accumulation.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back wall of walk-in freezer.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladle hanging over stove handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water in hand sink.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with MSG and sugar not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

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