Peru 941
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
45
Score
Peru 941 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the prop thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floors under equipment in the wait station area. Operator was advised to removed the tracking powder after closing.
41-25-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the beans were cooked on 2/2. Employee placed a date mark on the beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the hallway area lacking proper shield/cover.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under the hand wash sink next to the cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the cook line area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
45
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the beans were cooked on 10/25. Employee placed a date mark on the beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the cook line area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the microwave oven in the kitchen rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Employee removed and sanitized the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at the hand wash sink, left side of the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood in the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in the walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher and three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
61
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a trash can then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of wine in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in the walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment.
35B-03-4
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat olives in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and cooked beans stored in the walk-in cooler with no date marks. Employee stated the items were cooked on 10/22. Employee placed date marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
67
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory,the manager printed and posted it before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses In use tongs stored on the door handle of the oven on the cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sinks in the front counter area and next to the cook line. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean cups and glasses stored next to the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over cooked yucca in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Person in charge removed the yucca. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs had been at room temperature for 1 hour. Manager placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler right side of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peru 941 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peru 941 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peru 941?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Peru 941.
How does Peru 941 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Peru 941 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Peru 941's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Peru 941 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Peru 941 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 Peru 941 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peru 941 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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