La Peruanita
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, La Peruanita has 11 inspections in the public record. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for North Miami Beach sits at 72, putting La Peruanita on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
21-38-4
82
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, raw beef, raw fish, raw vegetables all mixed together in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (48F - Hot Holding); from more than 4 hours as per operator. Also shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solution at 300 ppm. Operator add water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Employees name Manuel, Felix with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed thrills door reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50°F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy food debris under kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 77°F, operator discarded it the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia in standing water. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar containers with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
12
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken, beef and fish in the reach in freezer of the kitchen all mix together.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 containers with flour with no name label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed swai, calamari and shrimp on containers with no covers.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe, cooking oil and rice in the storage room on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing from the from counter handwashing sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave and 3 door reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork, chicken and beef thawing in room temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers with flour in the kitchen with no name label.
02D-01-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Frank and Carolina with expired certificate.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing blocked by a sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (51F - Cooling); cooked corn (45F - Cooling); white rice (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken (53F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Provided cooling handout to operator. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chicken soup (51F - Cooling); cooked corn (45F - Cooling); white rice (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken (53F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
01B-36-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used as a scoop inside the rice container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on the door handle, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed kitchen reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and raw chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator placed back inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer in the kitchen with varies items such as raw chicken, raw beef, raw seafood and vegetables not stored correctly based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed inside reach in freezer in the kitchen with varies items such as raw chicken, raw beef, raw seafood and vegetables not stored correctly based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed food manager certificate for Miriam Marin completed on 3/17/2018 expired. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed food manager certificate for Miriam Marin completed on 3/17/2018 expired. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on double door reach in cooler unit at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed gaskets soiled on double door reach in cooler unit at kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front counter. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed women bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed women bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Peruanita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Peruanita on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Peruanita?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Peruanita.
How does La Peruanita compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
La Peruanita most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has La Peruanita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Peruanita have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Peruanita 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 La Peruanita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Peruanita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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