Antojos Peruanos
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
41
Score
Antojos Peruanos has been inspected nine times since 2022. Antojos Peruanos was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami Springs average 78, so Antojos Peruanos trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef, raw chicken over cooked vegetables. Raw fish over cut tomatoes in open lids reach in cooler located at cross the cook line. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placed raw beef in the grill than placed her hand in container with salt and green sauce, touched tongs. Instructed operator regarding used gloves procedure. Operator changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees Maria Ledezma. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of reach in freezer next to cutting board, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Ware washing area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white stand reach in freezer located at the preparation area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knife, spatula stored in between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 98°F, operator placed on top of the stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at cross the cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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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 over fries inside white stand reach in freezer in back kitchen.
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside fish container in reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white stand reach in freezer in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching quinoa inside container in reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator stored scoop with handle over the rim. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic food trays not inverted on shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tilapia fish thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator put fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by AC unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: At time of callback inspection observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by AC unit. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine unlabeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave handle broken inside kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plantain box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside rice container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 yellowfin tuna inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by drawer in back kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside container on shelf by Walk in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets in front of cook line, and in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled on front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojos Peruanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojos Peruanos on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antojos Peruanos?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Antojos Peruanos.
How does Antojos Peruanos compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Antojos Peruanos most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Antojos Peruanos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antojos Peruanos have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Antojos Peruanos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Antojos Peruanos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojos Peruanos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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