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LA PERUANITA

With 11 documented inspections, LA PERUANITA in N MIAMI BEACH has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 11 reports on file

16630 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13619099

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**

1/23/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13481537

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 7 int, 16 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed thrills door reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50°F. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy food debris under kitchen equipment. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 77°F, operator discarded it the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia in standing water. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar containers with no label. Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, raw beef, raw fish, raw vegetables all mixed together in reach in freezer. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (48F - Hot Holding); from more than 4 hours as per operator. Also shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours as per operator. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solution at 300 ppm. Operator add water. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Employees name Manuel, Felix with more than 2 months of being hired. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Warning

8/4/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10939506

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe, cooking oil and rice in the storage room on the floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed swai, calamari and shrimp on containers with no covers.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken, beef and fish in the reach in freezer of the kitchen all mix together.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 containers with flour with no name label. Repeat Violation

1/7/2025· 1y 3mo ago

6 basic

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing from the from counter handwashing sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave and 3 door reach in cooler.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork, chicken and beef thawing in room temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers with flour in the kitchen with no name label.

9/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

3 int, 3 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing blocked by a sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 Frank and Carolina with expired certificate.

2/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8621620

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**

2/28/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8533652

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used as a scoop inside the rice container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on the door handle, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and raw chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator placed back inside the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (51F - Cooling); cooked corn (45F - Cooling); white rice (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken (53F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Provided cooling handout to operator. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chicken soup (51F - Cooling); cooked corn (45F - Cooling); white rice (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken (53F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.

2/13/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8539617

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/30/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8533211

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on double door reach in cooler unit at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed gaskets soiled on double door reach in cooler unit at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed women bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed women bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer in the kitchen with varies items such as raw chicken, raw beef, raw seafood and vegetables not stored correctly based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed inside reach in freezer in the kitchen with varies items such as raw chicken, raw beef, raw seafood and vegetables not stored correctly based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 food manager certificate for Miriam Marin completed on 3/17/2018 expired. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed food manager certificate for Miriam Marin completed on 3/17/2018 expired. **Time Extended**

10/23/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8371928

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int, 14 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside rice bin. Operator removed.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spatula, tongs and spoons not inverted in the kitchen. Operator stored correctly.
  • 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 in front count with ambient temperature of 48F. Advised to Operator to not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water between 3 compartment sink and cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil and a bag of uncooked rice stored on the floor at dry storage room.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit located next to rice cooker at 87F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on double door reach in cooler unit at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in deep reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the kitchen. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front counter.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Observed women bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of forks, knives and spoons and plastic containers stored on the floor by the bathrooms.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans in the dry storage room not inverted.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt, squeeze bottles of water and oil by the stove with no name. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicha beverage (57F - Cooling); rice (53F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink, as per operator cooked yesterday 10/22/23 afternoon and stored over night, temperature taken today at 11:55am, above 41F. Observed empanadas of chicken (51F - Cooling); empanadas beef (51F - Cooling) in the display cooler, as per operator cooked and stored since Saturday, temperature taken today at 11:55am, above 41F.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed regular garbage bags used to store uncooked rice at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer in the kitchen with varies items such as raw chicken, raw beef, raw seafood and vegetables not stored correctly based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicha beverage (57F - Cooling); rice (53F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink, as per operator cooked yesterday 10/22/23 afternoon and stored over night, temperature taken today at 11:55am, above 41F. Observed empanadas of chicken (51F - Cooling); empanadas beef (51F - Cooling) in the display cooler, as per operator cooked and stored since Saturday, temperature taken today at 11:55am, above 41F.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed passion fruit dessert, made with milk (51F - Cooling Overnight) located at front counter display cooler. As per operator prepared yesterday 10/22/23 afternoon and stored over night, temperature taken today at 11:55am, above 41F.
  • 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. Printed form to operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 food manager certificate for Miriam Marin completed on 3/17/2018 expired. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site

10/23/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 6491540

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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