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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (48F – ambient temperature ) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 3 hours as per operator. Advised operator place ice over item or place inside another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (46F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler since last night as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (46F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler since last night as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken with sauce (124F – Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 30 minutes as per operator. Operator placed back into the oven to reheat. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ingrid Karen Victor and Nora with expired certificates. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the bathroom handwashing sink. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle used as a scoop in the rice and bean containers. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed first reach in cooler in the kitchen with ambient temperature of 48F. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **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 scoop handle inside the flour. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in 2 reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in the back storage room. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the storage room. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:44 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.