Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed 15 small flying insects in back hall swarming on case of raw potatoes, 8 small flying insects insects in storage area by back hall landing of raw of raw onions, 10 small flying insects insect by dishwasher machine and clean dish rack landing on dish racks and clean dish ware, 5 small flying insects insect in by bar dishwasher area landing on counter and glass ware. Following day callback per Kimberly Torbert 3:45pm **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed 8 small flying insects insects at bar area by dishwasher machine some landing on clean glass ware. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple desserts available for customer self-service with no labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed multiple desserts available for customer self-service still no labeling. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed pre-portioned dessert in refrigerator air screen cooler are available for retail sale and are not properly labeled with item, date prepared or location prepared. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
78
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed 15 small flying insects in back hall swarming on case of raw potatoes, 8 small flying insects insects in storage area by back hall landing of raw of raw onions, 10 small flying insects insect by dishwasher machine and clean dish rack landing on dish racks and clean dish ware, 5 small flying insects insect in by bar dishwasher area landing on counter and glass ware. Following day callback per Kimberly Torbert 3:45pm **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine behind the bar at 0ppm. Observed the chlorine solution for the main dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator to set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed dishwasher machine at kitchen at 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Observed Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator is stopping use of bar dishwasher machine and using kitchen dishwasher machine at this time. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: At time of inspection no certified manager on duty with 4 food service employees working. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed no handle plastic container used as scoop in sugar bin. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple desserts available for customer self-service with no labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed multiple desserts available for customer self-service still no labeling. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
58
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine behind the bar at 0ppm. Observed the chlorine solution for the main dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator to set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle a clean cutting board without changing gloves. The employee changed gloves and cleaned the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed an accumulation of food debris on the door handles of the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The cell phone was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple desserts available for customer self-service with no labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service to go boxes stored unprotected on top of the reach in freezer near the walk in cooler. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the dishmachine. **Warning**
29-11-4
23
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy cream sitting on top of make station out of temperature. 65F. Observed operator voluntary throwing away into garbage can. No stop sale issued. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed potatoes cooling in a dish rack for draining. Observed operator voluntary discarding potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed containers of dry goods without English labels.
02D-06-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed liquid eggs in bar reach in cooler without date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cutting boards, food stains on boards, in kitchen **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. Observed steak skewers in walk in without date markings. Along with cut vegetables and other cut meats. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef products thawing in bowls on counter without running water. Observed operator place in walk in cooler to thaw. Product in temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside shield of ice machine with black mold like substance on shield. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container, togo containers being used as scoops without handles. Observed operator removing containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up on back side of reach indoor handles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee gum , opened, on make table in kitchen. Observed operator removing gum and throwing away. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reaching freezer..
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs and ladle hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs and ladle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container, handle of scoop touching flour. Observed operator place scoop in properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel underneath cutting board on make station. Observed operator removing towel. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed Tres Leches in grab and go cooler, prepared on site, with no labels on containers anywhere.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers and freezers.
23-03-4
27
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used for pasta cold holding. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed non food grade bags being used for holding whole , uncut vegetables in walk in cooler during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed thermometers not being used to check any cold holding, hot holding or hot temperatures. Using feel method. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed thermometers not being used to check any cold holding, hot holding or hot temperatures. **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave dried food build up. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed inside of microwave dried food build up during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
67
Feb 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
15
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine.
How does Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine 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 Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine is inspected around six times per year on average.
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