OLENKA PERUVIAN BISTRO

2246 Weston Road
Florida, 33326
Country Isles at Weston
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788301

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu - several items not marked as raw -Classico ceviche -Trio de ceviche - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716939

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - packages of salmon. Employees cut packages open. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. operator printed license. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler. -box of potatoes stored directly on floor. -bucket of fish stored directly on floor.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - tray of white fish not covered. Person in charge covered item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts, operator set up triple at 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbing trash bin, proceeded to change gloves and then manipulated clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed at handwashing sink at front - employee washed hands with cold water (74F). Operator adjusted hot water. (85F+) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen -cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed item in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice maker next to grill - white rice (121F - Hot Holding) as per employee, item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at Handwashing sink at front. Sink used for dumping, evident by fruit chunks in drain. Person in charge removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu - several items not marked as raw -Classico ceviche -Trio de ceviche
  • 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/ Observed 5 employees on duty manipulating food without manager on duty.

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10720955

  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water and hands washing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed employees wash hands with cold water (78F) at the front handwashing sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed employee wash hands with cold water 81F at the handwashing sink next to once machine at front. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no management present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: 12 employees on duty without manager present. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Same Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716673

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Observed next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water and hands washing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed employees wash hands with cold water (78F) at the front handwashing sink. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display case - passion fruit moose (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee discarded at will. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at front display case - 4 milks (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 48. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no management present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: 12 employees on duty without manager present. **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. Observed 5 employees on duty with no proof of food handlers training. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of food handlers training. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775464

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwasher area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on each table in establishment has metal cups stored up right. Employee inverted items. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at wall in cooler - plastic bucket of onions stored directly on the floor.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unisex restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic cups stored on top of ice machine at front. Items exposed to splash.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Observed next to triple sink
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher at 00ppm after several attempts.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee holding bread with bare left hand. Item not heated to 145F prior to serving. Employee discarded bread. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water and hands washing sink next to triple sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display case - passion fruit moose (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee discarded at will.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing wiping cloth in handwashing sink at front. Employee complied. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no management present.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front.
  • 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. Observed 5 employees on duty with no proof of food handlers training. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spraying bottle without common name.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink.

Inspection Date: 6/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504717

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. A poster has been given to the operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05:
  • 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 2024-06-05:
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05:
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8290179

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor in kitchen resulting from water leaking from air condition unit. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on floor throughout establishment. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. Warning
  • 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 cracked raw shell eggs and then touch ready to eat foods without changing gloves and washing hands. Advice operator to change gloves and wash hands Corrected On-Site 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-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over empanadas in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice hot held at 116°F in kitchen. Per operator , rice cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat rice to 165°F. 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. A poster has been given to the operator. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Observed plan submit to the division inaccurate. Advice operator to resubmit an accurate plan showing all equipment to include dishwashing machine. 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/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area Warning