Punto Peruano

860 Ne 79 St Ste B, Miami, FL 33138

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Punto Peruano has four inspections in the public record. On Sep 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Observed cutting board on work station cooler with excessive cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on unit floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form by email.

11-07-5

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.

14-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler near three compartment sink.

05-09-4

Dec 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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11-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punto Peruano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punto Peruano on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Punto Peruano?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Punto Peruano.

How does Punto Peruano compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Punto Peruano most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Punto Peruano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Punto Peruano have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Punto Peruano 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 Punto Peruano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Punto Peruano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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