El Huarike Peruano
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
52
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Huarike Peruano stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Huarike Peruano trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over corn drink inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer on hallway.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales not date marked inside black refrigerator in kitchen. As per Operator tamales were cooked last Sunday February 15th, 2026.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine test Kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside Kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed trays from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over corn drink inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored items as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up on front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 50 Tamales inside Black refrigerator in kitchen. As per Operator Tamales were cooked at Home.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over shredded cheese inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored food according to Safety procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 50 Tamales inside Black refrigerator in kitchen. As per Operator Tamales were cooked at Home.
01A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand wash sink in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up stored in kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator put chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer located in hallway.
14-69-4
52
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked corn inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed white microwave on prep table inside kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in hallway.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed inside kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle and reach in cooler handle by hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand sink in kitchen.
23-03-4
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employee not changing gloves as needed after handling customer dishware. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment Food Manager certification expired 2022. No other certified food manger for this establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frontline Hand wash sink with multiple utensils in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked cooked foods in cooler made few days ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: frontline.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Minor soiled Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water behind kitchen cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
45
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by dry storage.
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 rice inside rice cooker in kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand sink inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked intestines inside reach in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed suspiro limeño not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Friday March 24th, 2023. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceilings inside kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under equipments inside kitchen.
36-73-4
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 rice inside container in kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by three compartment sink.
23-03-4
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sweet potatoes inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard. Operator cleaned blade guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towels stored inside hand wash sink by coffee machine at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by dry storage shelves, and reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed intestines thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator removed it to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels inside hand sink at front counter.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Huarike Peruano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Huarike Peruano on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Huarike Peruano?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Huarike Peruano.
How does El Huarike Peruano compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Huarike Peruano most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Huarike Peruano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Huarike Peruano have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Huarike Peruano 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 El Huarike Peruano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Huarike Peruano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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