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PERUVIAN GRILL BY MAEMI

Food safety records indicate PERUVIAN GRILL BY MAEMI in SARASOTA has 9 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

3131 CLARK RD UNIT 103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13625186

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 5 int, 11 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in flour bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor in walk-in cooler as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Repeat from last inspection 8-21-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed onsite reduced walk-in cooler floor heavily rusted and not easily cleanable. Repeat from last inspection 8-21-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug of oil and soy sauce stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat from last inspection 8-21-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil is 74F standing water by cooks line and rice cooker. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Observed walk-in cooler floor soiled. Observed buildup of grease and dirt under and behind kitchen equipment and reach-in cooler and front counter. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet knob for cold water on hand wash sink in kitchen missing. Repeat from last inspection 8-21-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed soiled beef, chicken, squid and frozen vegetables on front end counter of dishwasher machine defrosting. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 8-21-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee beverage personal medicine on top of flour and reach-in cooler bin in kitchen. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide in back area of kitchen on shelf over canned goods. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef in top of cold, holding meat table over diced onions and heavy cream in the bottom of meat table. Observed case of raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over ready to eat food. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following raw shell eggs on cook line at 50°.F, block of butter on cook line at 48°F. Cooked stated items had been out of reaching cooler for approximately one hour and returned both items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pans of cleaning chemicals on counter next to uncover pans of defrosting foods. Warning
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed package of cream cheese in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed onsite reduced hand wash sink at front counter with cleaning supplies in it. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. 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. Printed copies Employee health agreement and operator had staff sign papers. Corrected On-Site 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 fresh cut vegetables in walk-in cooler, cooked shrimp, scallops, and seafood in cold holding make table all Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Warning

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10931915

Met Inspection Standards

16 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in the kitchen.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in the hallway leading to the kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food the warewashing area are missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels behind the front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the cold water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen unable to turn on. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam cups stored on the floor in dry storage.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8844678

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with a buildup of food residue. Observed the handle for the rice cooker soiled with a buildup of food residue. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the walk in cooler floor rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the cold water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen unable to turn on. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the walk in cooler.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the operator wash hands in a prep sink in the kitchen.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher gauge for the extinguisher near the rear exit below the green zone. Repeat Violation

7/31/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8844355

Met Inspection Standards

9 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on the reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the handle for the rice cooker soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not maintained smooth and durable in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of the reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the cold water faucet for the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen in disrepair and unable to turn on. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the reach in freezers in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher gauge for the extinguisher near the rear exit below the green zone. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8733719

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 14 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on the reach in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the handle for the rice cooker soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
  • 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 employee keys, wallet, and cell phone stored on a shelf near food and equipment above the reach in freezer in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floor not maintained smooth and durable in the walk in cooler.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on the oven door handle. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use ice scoop stored in 70F standing water behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of the reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the cold water faucet for the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen in disrepair and unable to turn on.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the reach in freezers in the kitchen.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs due to temperature violation. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above items had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above items had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the front counter blocked by a reach in freezer.
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked chicken not date marked with the date removed from the freezer in the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator placed a date on the cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher gauge for the extinguisher near the rear exit below the green zone.

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8458156

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf near clean equipment. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions and carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions and carrots. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container with swai fish uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the swai. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

9/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8457927

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license on site. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on the cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with fish and mussels stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chicken soup in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chicken soup in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

7/28/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8304684

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license on the premises. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license on the premises. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed hood vents soiled with heavy grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and pitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and pitting. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit used to test sanitizer in the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed no quaternary test kit used to test sanitizer in the three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**

7/28/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8355321

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 11 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with dust. Warning
  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean table linens stored on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the table linens. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license on site. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on the cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 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 employee keys and cell phone stored on a shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with fish and mussels stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with heavy grease Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the front window of the kitchen soiled with dust and food debris. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chicken soup in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded the solution and refilled the chlorine solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 Jorge Corzo food manager certification expired 8/4/2020. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning