TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD
5751 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
1
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 1 basic).