Aromas Del Peru West Miami

5757 Sw 8 St #105, Miami, FL 33144
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Aromas Del Peru West Miami has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Aromas Del Peru West Miami trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands prior to donning a new pair of gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 raw Corbin and brancino fish in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Operator opened the package and removed fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in cooler above raw steak. Chef swapped order for proper storage protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front bar corn nuts (130F - Hot Holding). As per operator, nuts are fried and placed under heat lamp. Corn nuts have been there for less than 2 hours. Inspector explained heat treatment process, provided TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are kept.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with dirty dishes stored on top. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelf next to dish machine.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed e terror of dish machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelf above dish machine pots not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers in kitchen and bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine.
29-11-4
32
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish stored inside the flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
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 salmon fillets bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 80°F, located under kitchen stove. Employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Aug 9, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At the time of the callback inspection still observed garbage on the ground around dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink faucet leaking. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: At the time of the callback inspection still observed three compartment sink faucet leaking. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aromas Del Peru West Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aromas Del Peru West Miami on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aromas Del Peru West Miami?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aromas Del Peru West Miami.

How does Aromas Del Peru West Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Aromas Del Peru West Miami most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Aromas Del Peru West Miami's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Aromas Del Peru West Miami have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aromas Del Peru West Miami means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Aromas Del Peru West Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aromas Del Peru West Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.