ESPIRITU PERUVIAN CUISINE
3861 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34112
The Glades
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. There is no proof of parasite destruction for the fish in the Leche De Tigre, the Clasico Ceviche, Beach Ceviche, Espiritu Ceviche or Ceviche Trio. All ceviche's are prepared to order, operator instructed that no ceviche is to be prepared or served until proof of parasite destruction is provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Operator unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for fish that is to be served in ceviche or other dishes that are raw or under cooked. No fish is to served raw or undercooked without proof if parasite destruction. Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice inside the chest freezer in the back of the kitchen. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are multiple sets of tongs on oven dr handles throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is mo hand washing sign at the gand washing sink on the cook line. 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. There is no proof of parasite destruction for the fish in the Leche De Tigre, the Clasico Ceviche, Beach Ceviche, Espiritu Ceviche or Ceviche Trio. All ceviche's are prepared to order, operator instructed that no ceviche is to be prepared or served until proof of parasite destruction is provided. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. None of the ceviche on the menu is identified as raw or undercooked , the fish in the Leche De Tigre is not identified as raw or undercooked. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels in the establishment. 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. provided operator with the employee health reporting agreement. Employees read and signed the agreement. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: No proof of managers food safety certification. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, employees began reading and signing the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a container of beans thawing in a bowl of standing water inside the utility sink. Operator turned on the cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. There is no proof of parasite destruction for the corvina used in the ceviche or the swai used in the Tiraditos. Operator received parasite destruction from the purveyor in the process of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the center make table cooler, Fish (49F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F). Operator emptied contents to the remaining coolers. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.the hand washing sink in the dish area is blocked by a rack of buss tubs, cutting boards and glass racks. There is also a empty one gallon garlic container inside the hand washing sink. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The ceviches and tiraditos are not identified as raw on the menu. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the cook line and in the dish washing area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, employees began reading and signing the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottle of the three door make table cooler raw beef, raw chicken and raw calamari are stored over cooked rice. Operator moved items to proper Storage. Order. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).