Machupicchu Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Machupicchu Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 19 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 23 violations before.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of aloe and burn gel stored on shelf in dry storage next to spices.
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two heavily dented cans of evaporated milk and garbanzo beans on shelf next to walk in freezer.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed sweet potatoes inside reach in cooler next to mop sink.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in dry storage area where canned goods and clean equipment is stored. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above prep area across from dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near floor drain at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Observed hood filters heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At reach in cooler across from dish area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fries stored uncovered inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
30
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over herbs inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
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 stored over sauces inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator since previous day. Operator discarded products.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator since previous day. Operator discarded products.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in freezer soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing near floor drain by reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside both white and black chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F next to rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled across from hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from dish rack and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fries stored inside white chest freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside missing tiles by floor drain in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
19
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks. Observed under prep table where clean pots are held. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed on dish racks. Observed under prep table where clean pots are held. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces stored in freezer with no date mark. Observed desserts in reach in cooler in dinning area no date mark. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed desserts in reach in cooler in dinning area no date mark. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen where dry food is kept. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed soiled shelves in kitchen where dry food is kept. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink in kitchen. Observed sanitizer bucket in handsink at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed strainer in hand sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave soiled exterior. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed microwave soiled exterior. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door with gap. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed screen door with gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed where tiles are broken in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed where tiles are broken in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed outside of walk in freezer. Observed in kitchen area broken tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in kitchen area broken tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest and walk in freezers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in chest and walk in freezers. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink unable to view; items stored inside sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed mop sink unable to view; items stored inside sink. **Time Extended**
42-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen and cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen and cook line. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen needing to be organized. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed kitchen needing to be organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer French fries with no cover. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed in chest freezer French fries with no cover. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored inside kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed unused equipment stored inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
33
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef taste food and not change gloves or wash after preparing. Inspector coached employee on handwashing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cutting board used for raw fish, not cleaned before prepping other food items. Inspector coached operator on proper cleaning techniques to avoid cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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 stored above cooked sauces.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces stored in freezer with no date mark. Observed desserts in reach in cooler in dinning area no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef in kitchen unable to calibrate thermometer to 32F. Inspector went over process with operator.
53B-16-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector printed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed chef in kitchen unable to calibrate thermometer to 32F. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in kitchen where dry food is kept.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink in kitchen. Observed sanitizer bucket in handsink at bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on menu served raw with no indication for consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Observed no training for agreement filled by chef in kitchen. Inspector printed form and had chef and operator sign.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks. Observed under prep table where clean pots are held.
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen needing to be organized. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer French fries with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored inside kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave soiled exterior.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above plates on dish rack in kitchen entrance.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door with gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed where tiles are broken in kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed outside of walk in freezer. Observed in kitchen area broken tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest and walk in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink unable to view; items stored inside sink.
42-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
9
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no breaker located at mop sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust in reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed rust in reach in coolers during callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no test kit on site **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank in back of kitchen not secure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed tank not secure at time of callback, located in back of kitchen next to exit door. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above back door exit in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair at time of callback near back door exit. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles in kitchen area on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed several floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair during callback. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers and walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed ice buildup in freezers during callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed microwave soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled in kitchen above stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed good system soiled above stove at time of callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed soil residues in the interior of reach in Coolers at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind stove and fryer in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed walls behind stove and fryer soiled at time of callback **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above raw sweet potato stored next to mop sink. Observed raw eggs stored above limes in reach in next to prep table. Observed raw stored behind ready to eat in prep top table. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed chemicals stored on rack above clean bowls. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Provided form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ Jessica Bergamino 11-27-23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink at bar area. Observed utensils in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust in reach in coolers. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank in back of kitchen not secure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above back door exit in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed equipment in back of kitchen not working and stored on premises. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back of kitchen gap under screen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles in kitchen area on floor. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers and walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled inside. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled in kitchen above stove. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from warewash area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen area not organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind stove and fryer in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth on prep table not stored in a sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour in kitchen area, observed container of sugar at bar area; no labels. Operator labeled both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor where tiles are missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
17
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed Carbon dioxide tanks not secured by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed air conditioning vent soiled with accumulation of mold like substance and dust by main cook line in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment in poor condition throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer, corrected to 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placing gloves on with no prior hand washing , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water, by rice cooker .
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer stored in employee hand wash sink in kitchen, corrected, operator removed strainer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked noodles opened container of milk all held over 24 hrs nor date marked .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at three compartment sink not labeled .
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 container in dry storage area not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to bulk container chipped and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by back door. B. Ceiling dripping water over back door . C. Ceiling tiles missing over back door.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Corvina , fish, stored on floor by walk in cooler, corrected, operator removed fish from floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled .
02D-01-5
30
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed daily fiber stored on shelf by clean plates.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw onions in the cook line cooler. Observed raw parsley in contact with raw shell eggs, operator removed parsley.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at the back prep area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed eggs in the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in the kitchen area.
31B-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 milk desserts at the front counter with no date marked, as per operator desserts were prepared 5 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled at the back prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and back prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair located by the back prep area.
32-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone, glasses and a bottle of water stored on shelf by clean containers in the kitchen area. Observed a motorcycle inside the prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 82F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of single service items soiled with sauce on shelf located in the kitchen area. Observed hand sink soiled in the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table by food.
21-44-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of prep table in the kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas with no cover stored in the reach in freezer located by the kitchen entrance.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area behind stove. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at the front counter area.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Machupicchu Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Machupicchu Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Machupicchu Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Machupicchu Restaurant.
How does Machupicchu Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Machupicchu Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Machupicchu Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Machupicchu Restaurant have averaged around 19 violations per visit, down from roughly 23 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Machupicchu Restaurant 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 Machupicchu Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Machupicchu Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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