TASTE OF PERU GATORLAND
14650 GATORLAND DR #5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl inside container of beans. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife at front counter stored between wall and pipe, by handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cellphone on prep table where employee was cutting meat. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One missing over walk-in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. White bucket with purple drink stored on floor. Employee making purple drink from boiled purple corn on stove and placed one container on floor. Operator moved off of floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by handwashing sink of kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At handwashing sink of kitchen, and heavily soiled underneath triple sink.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef directly over a box of lettuce in two door reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish, raw beef and raw chicken over cut onions in two door reach in cooler at back of kitchen.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of raid stored next to container of potato's on bottom shelf of prep table with clean dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen, operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with purple liquid in kitchen, one spray bottle with blue liquid at front counter. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood over grill had grease accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back wall of walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water in hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with MSG and sugar not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled by front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter. Operator emptied ice machine and cleaned while still on premises. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood over grill had grease accumulation.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table with clean dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back wall of walk-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladle hanging over stove handle. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water in hand sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with MSG and sugar not labeled.
- 01B-06-4:High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Items range from 47F-50F Raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, soup, cheese. Items held overnight in reach in freezer by back door per operator. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and fish over sweet plantains and sweet potatoesi in reach in under maketable. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and continued to prep food. Manager had employee wash their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items range from 47F-50F Raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, soup, cheese. Items held overnight in reach in freezer by back door per operator. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed calamari in container held in handwashing sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in kitchen handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled by front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over 3 compartment sink
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. From reach in cooler
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle from double door reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen, behind equipment and prep tables
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small holes on the wall by the 3 compartment sink.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light out from hood.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
- 14-17-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters are soiled with grease
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack an egg and use a whipping cloth to clean gloves.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front area hand wash sink
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid without label, on top of the ice machine
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile over cooler
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door cooler handle is broken Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat stew and raw steak over ready to eat yuca Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
- 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 desserts in front cooler without date marking
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).