Chimu Peruvian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Chimu Peruvian Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Chimu Peruvian Restaurant on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Benjamin Bracho, 1/25/2021. EXPIRED. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
70
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled by mop sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Operator place hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with water unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 a Wall cut and modified in order to leave the kitchen visible without plan review submitted and approved. Also, observed they added a counter in dinning room without plan review submitted and approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
82
Jan 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with soap not labeled inside kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
78
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
41
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chimu Peruvian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chimu Peruvian Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chimu Peruvian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chimu Peruvian Restaurant.
How does Chimu Peruvian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chimu Peruvian Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chimu Peruvian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chimu Peruvian Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chimu Peruvian Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chimu Peruvian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chimu Peruvian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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