Olenka Peruvian Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Olenka Peruvian Bistro, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Weston average 72, so Olenka Peruvian Bistro is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu - several items not marked as raw -Classico ceviche -Trio de ceviche - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Same **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water and hands washing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed employees wash hands with cold water (78F) at the front handwashing sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed employee wash hands with cold water 81F at the handwashing sink next to once machine at front. **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
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/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no management present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: 12 employees on duty without manager present. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Same **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Same **Time Extended**
27-16-4
70
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display case - passion fruit moose (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee discarded at will. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at front display case - 4 milks (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 48. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water and hands washing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed employees wash hands with cold water (78F) at the front handwashing sink. **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
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/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no management present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: 12 employees on duty without manager present. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 5 employees on duty with no proof of food handlers training. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of food handlers training. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Observed next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same **Time Extended**
42-01-4
50
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee holding bread with bare left hand. Item not heated to 145F prior to serving. Employee discarded bread. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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 Dishwasher at 00ppm after several attempts.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display case - passion fruit moose (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee discarded at will.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water and hands washing sink next to triple sink.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing wiping cloth in handwashing sink at front. Employee complied. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no management present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front.
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. Observed 5 employees on duty with no proof of food handlers training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spraying bottle without common name.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on each table in establishment has metal cups stored up right. Employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at wall in cooler - plastic bucket of onions stored directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic cups stored on top of ice machine at front. Items exposed to splash.
25-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Observed next to triple sink
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwasher area.
36-34-5
20
Jun 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. A poster has been given to the operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 2024-06-05:
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05:
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05:
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
55
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice hot held at 116°F in kitchen. Per operator , rice cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat rice to 165°F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over empanadas in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch ready to eat foods without changing gloves and washing hands. Advice operator to change gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-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. A poster has been given to the operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Observed plan submit to the division inaccurate. Advice operator to resubmit an accurate plan showing all equipment to include dishwashing machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 throughout establishment. **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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on floor throughout establishment. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor in kitchen resulting from water leaking from air condition unit. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olenka Peruvian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olenka Peruvian Bistro on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olenka Peruvian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olenka Peruvian Bistro.
How does Olenka Peruvian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Olenka Peruvian Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
Has Olenka Peruvian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olenka Peruvian Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olenka Peruvian Bistro 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 Olenka Peruvian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olenka Peruvian Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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