Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Fabuloso cleaning liquid stored over and next to ready to eat items, operator relocated chemicals to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in back kitchen next to triple sink , discussed with operator the importance of a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the back kitchen close to exit door was blocked with various items, employee moved items to make sink accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing on front line, closest to hallway door with cup and sponge , also observed hand, wash sink and back kitchen next to the back door with towels and sink employee removed items from both sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of blue soap and water chemical on a shelf behind the desert cooler , employee labeled item with the appropriate chemical name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the front line . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in back kitchen on prep table next to freezer ,also observed employee drink inside tall reach in cooler next to tall reach in freezer, employee removed both drinks from the areas and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and keys on small dessert freezer behind dessert cooler employees moved items to appropriate location . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of whole chickens stored on floor and walk-in cooler, operator removed items off of the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's bathroom , inspector provided operator with hand wash sign, and he hung it up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed peppers over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler operator moved produce to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop, bucket, not hung to dry ,operator hung mop to dry during inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
39
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled on front line.
22-02-4
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/ 4 employees currently working and no CFM present. Manager returned to establishment during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Toothbrush and sponge stored inside front line Employee handwash sink adjacent to grill. Employee drink stored on top of employee handwash sink adjacent to front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Employee handwash sink adjacent to front line Reach in cooler. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks located on front line.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops stored inside mop bucket adjacent to three compartment sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled on soda machine in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and hot dogs in Walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added dates to both items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal foods not identified in back kitchen Reach in cooler adjacent to dish machine. Employee identified and segregated all personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries stored on floor of Walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer and for sides of some equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bike in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cheese 47 (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) operator moved all items to reach in cooler on front line **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in sink operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Issued to operator and they displayed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In prep area **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back of kitchen **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives in dish area **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer and for sides of some equipment **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bike in kitchen **Warning**
33-31-5
41
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes in reach in cooler back kitchen by walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Missing for one employee
11-26-1
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. Missing for 1 employee.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple substance in clear bottle not labeled. On cooks line **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board by salad station cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Air vent from walk in cooler is leaking water onto covered food in containers. Employee moved food from underneath the vent.
08B-52-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw French fries in bags on-top of oven **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
50
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style?
Across the inspection record, “clean utensils stored between equipment and wall” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style.
How does Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style 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 Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken Peruvian Style is inspected around three times per year on average.
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