El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine

5675 N Atlantic Ave, Ste 110, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored cooked rice. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line used as dump sink

31A-11-4

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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE

06-09-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler is soiled

23-03-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm.

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler to right of cook line. Raw fish stored over vegetables and hot dogs. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Issued operator documentation. New hire read and signed **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE

06-09-1

Jun 12, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

May 10, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of vegetable reach in cooler in back corner of prep area is soiled

22-16-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors and ceiling tiles are soiled **Warning**

36-50-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over limes in reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 122f **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 2 Raw shell eggs over cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-04-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jug of oil.

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. mop sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pooling in floor of refrigerator, salad unit.

28-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine.

How does El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine 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 El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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