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TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD

Food safety records indicate TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD in MIAMI has 5 inspections with a 1.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5751 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13543483

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at both bathrooms. **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance. **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 at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two preparation tables missing on section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed two preparation tables missing one section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at back exit door. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at shelves next to dish machine. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line and sugar containers unlabeled at front counter and kitchen area. Sugar containers were labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892378

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter. Warning
  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3CS soiled with mold like substance. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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 reach-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 70F at cook line. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor at office area. Dead roach was removed from floor. Warning
  • 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 cell phone and employee closed container of drink stored over preparation tables at preparation area. Belongings were removed from tables. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two preparation tables missing on section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicha drink stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves next to dish machine. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and bean sprouts not covered at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution at preparation area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line and sugar containers unlabeled at front counter and kitchen area. Sugar containers were labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with a chlorine cone of 0 ppm. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes at walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); marinade beef heart (63F - Cold Holding); seafood mixed bag (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); marinade beef heart (63F - Cold Holding); seafood mixed bag (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cook line. As per manager 4 hours. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet at cook line with no vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush at shelve over cook line. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner unlabeled at front counter. Manager labeled product. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of fish used as a scoop at the ceviche bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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 not stored above flour in flour bin at the dry storage area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water at 76F next to rice cooker in prep area. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen prep area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles located across the cook line containing oils and sauces with no labels. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary test kit 09/24.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in kitchen prep area.

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine dish machine at 200 plus ppm. Manager adjusted during inspection. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed 3 compartment sink not set up. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed at hand sink at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked sweet potatoes not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed container of cooked sweet potatoes not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous days. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at dry storage area. Warning
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lime juice stored in ice used for customer beverages at front counter. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.raw chicken wrapped in plastic wrap over raw fish at walk in freezer. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of lime juice stored in ice used for customer beverages at front counter. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg whites (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler. As per manager, product was placed inside cooler 1 hour prior. Manager relocated product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine dish machine at 200 plus ppm. Manager adjusted during inspection. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added preparation room with preparation table and preparation cooler adjacent to kitchen. No hand sink available at new preparation room. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. 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. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked sweet potatoes not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous days. Warning

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★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(378 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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