Memories of Peru
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Memories of Peru has seven inspections in the public record. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces”, which has been cited two times.
Memories of Peru's latest score of 58 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line shelf. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at bar
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both reach in coolers at cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at bar hand wash sink
29-11-4
58
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ice cream at reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee at bar area
12A-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar station
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop corn **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at cook line
29-08-4
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom of table on cook line.
14-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave and ice cream freezer.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag on shelf with single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal containers on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
70
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary at bar
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine and triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
55
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish in single door cooler in kitchen , shell eggs over cabbage in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding) operator will utilize time control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chicken (89F - Hot Holding) operator will utilize time control **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water on dry shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
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. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on three door freezer
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Memories of Peru last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Memories of Peru on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Memories of Peru?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Memories of Peru.
How does Memories of Peru compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Memories of Peru most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Memories of Peru's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Memories of Peru have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Memories of Peru 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 Memories of Peru inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Memories of Peru is inspected around three times per year on average.
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