Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC

Based on 7 health inspections, Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC in CUTLER BAY has earned a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

20500 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33189
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527908

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceilings not smooth in the front area and in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed ceilings not smooth in the front area and in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 ceiling tiles with water damage located in the front area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed 5 ceiling tiles with water damage located in the front area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and with water damage in kitchen area and in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed ceiling tiles soiled and with water damage in kitchen area and in the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste can in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed no covered waste can in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under the exit door and screen door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed gap under the exit door and screen door. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair tiles in disrepair around kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed floor tiles in disrepair tiles in disrepair around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable due to missing tile grout. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed floor not easily cleanable due to missing tile grout. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled and the shelves inside the reach in cooler near stove and also shelves in the walk in freezer soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled and the shelves inside the reach in cooler near stove. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905382

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the male and the female bathroom doors not self closing tightly.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used to dispense cooked rice.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceilings not smooth in the front area and in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 ceiling tiles with water damage located in the front area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and with water damage in kitchen area and in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pots stored in dirty drawer next to warmer.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed soiled wall behind the 3 juice dispenser in the front area.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste can in women's bathroom.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened drink on the preparation table.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on top of the prep table.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plates wet nesting on drying shelves near kitchen door.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of oven unit in disrepair.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under the exit door and screen door. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the floor next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with debris and a plastic fork located at front counter.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair tiles in disrepair around kitchen area.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable due to missing tile grout.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of coke stored on the floor inside the dry storage room.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed three clean knives stored on dirty prep table.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside the reach in cooler under prep table.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket, oven ,hood filters and vents soiled. Observed hand wash sinks soiled with mold like substance in front area and kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor at the kitchen area once the water sewage backed up from the floor.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of cut tomatoes date marked 07-13-25. Per operator, forgot to remove old label.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled and the shelves inside the reach in cooler near stove and also shelves in the walk in freezer soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce and tomatoes not covered inside the walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the front area and Arouca the kitchen area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to soda reach in coolers at front counter.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the walk freezer.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen area.
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain by food preparation table in the kitchen in front of the walk in cooler and next to the hand wash sink. Also observed wastewater backing up through floor drain by the mop sink by the dry storage.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); potato (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. Per operator food was prepped at 11am. Stop sale issued.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); potato (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove.Per operator food was prepped at 11am. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (121F - Reheating) inside the warmer. As per operator, less than three hours. Operator was advised to reheat chicken to 165F. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.op Observed soiled the 3 juice dispenser located in the front area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at the hand wash sink in the front area. Employee was able to provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the manager unable to answer basic sanitation process of dirty dishes.

Inspection Date: 6/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661604

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven at cook line interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep cooler at cook line observed cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours out temperature. Operator put ice in the containers to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small steamer observed grilled chicken (103F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 3 hours, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745490

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at kitchen area soiled with dust debris. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear screen door exit with gap.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with debris.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil on shelf at rear of walk in cooler torn and in poor condition. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager present with four or more employees at time of inspection. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in freezer pitting.

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceilings throughout restaurant areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at walk in cooler and reach in cooler, located at front counter.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over raw white beans at walk in cooler. During the inspection operator removed item and placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567823

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven at cook line interior soiled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the prep cooler at cook line observed cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours out temperature. Operator put ice in the containers to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small steamer observed grilled chicken (103F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 3 hours, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answered the correct temperature for hot holding food.

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340755

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach on cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located in the cook line.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed kitchen floor need regrouting.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS in the cook line no sign.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at front counter observed tres leches cake (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee transferred food items to another cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.