KOUSINE PERUVIAN KITCHEN
841 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer, beef stored on floor. Operator moved beef to shelf Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by walk in cooler, no paper towels supplied. Operator supplied paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink by walk in cooler. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed same. Hand sink blocked by piles of towels. Operator removed. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ PIC - Paula Galiano. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed same. 4 food handling employees present. . PIC - Paula Galiano. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packs of raw beef and other items stored on floor under shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - scoop in water 58F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - countertop - lobster sauce (60F). Per operator item was placed out 1/2 hour ago. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and operator filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 handout to operator. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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/ PIC - Paula Galiano. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Expo area - spray bottle with sanitizer. Advised operator to label. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer - food items stored on floor under bottom shelf.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - Raw pork stored over ready to eat sweet potatoes. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator's probe thermometer 29F in ice/water.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at triple sink. Advised operator to label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP tuna in walk in cooler - per operator in unit overnight - 32-33F. Operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of ROP fish stored on floor under shelving in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. Reviewed thawing procedures. Operator moved under cold running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 - 5 pound cans Hoisin Sauce in dry storage cabinet - dented and with rust. See stop sale. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by pots and items in hand sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).