Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
58
Score
Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. 00ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked sweet potatoes and corn in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at server station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in walk in freezer door and reach in cooler at cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing at room temperature. Advised operator to place in cooler o under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for cilantro, tomatoes and butter at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Tuna packets in reach in cooler at sushi station **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket next to prep station **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
45
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. White rice in reach in cooler 75F
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked white rice at cook line Raw tuna over RTE sauce at sushi station **Corrected On-Site**
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice in reach in cooler 75F
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In sushi station and cook line
31B-03-4
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/ Open and operating 6 employees no CM on-site
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In sushi station
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish area
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing octopus in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back kitchen used to wash utensils. Educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in back kitchen. Manager filled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut in make table with stickers attached. Staff removed avocado and stickers and washed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen near hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door to ice bin at soda fountain. Staff cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white board. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage on court sushi bar. Staff removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02:
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in sushi rice. Staff stood up spoon. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F utensil in make table. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers. Manager added to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
35
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table less than 4 hours. sea food mix (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F). In top portion of make table next to stove. Ambient air in sushi bar cooler 55F. Manager called to check both coolers. Will use upright cooler for overnight storage and iced down the product that is in make table during operation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back kitchen used to wash utensils. Educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in back kitchen. Manager filled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door to ice bin at soda fountain. Staff cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white board. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage on court sushi bar. Staff removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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. Spoon in sushi rice. Staff stood up spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F utensil in make table. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers. Manager added to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut in make table with stickers attached. Staff removed avocado and stickers and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen near hand sink
36-27-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in back kitchen
05-09-4
30
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park.
How does Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park 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 Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mares Real Peruvian Cruisine Winter Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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