Sabor a Peru in Miami
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Sabor a Peru in Miami has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fan soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed exterior of fan soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles hanging on dry food rack. Observed spray bottle stored above fryers. Employees removed items from shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods at steam table: jalapeños cooked (109F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (89F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding). As per employee, items are put onto steam table cold and reheated. Inspector explained they must be reheated to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in coolers under flat top; raw chicken over raw beef. Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed food stored in plastic to go bags. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager training; Brisa. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/. Observed 4 employees on site; no proof of CFM present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 no proof of training; Oscar, Minor, Glendys, Annie. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag under prep table on cans of food. Observed phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fan soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at front counter. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bottom of doble door reach in freezer at kitchen.
14-69-4
78
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (109F - Hot Holding), chicken stock (112 - Hot Holding) on stove. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee turned on the heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed alfajores dessert at front counter. Also chicken tamales inside reach in cooler. No novice was provided for the products. Employee segregated products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Also observed raw beef over cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Employee properly arranged food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed alfajores dessert at front counter. Also chicken tamales inside reach in cooler. No novice was provided for the products. Employee segregated products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed wait station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at kitchen. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored inside ceviche station cooler. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under equipment at kitchen.
36-10-4
32
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Bin of front counter ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Rolling bin of rice stored in kitchen, top to container broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Shelves throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored floor underneath kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering rice barrel in kitchen, large piece of lid missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in wait station reach-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above reach-in cooler next to kitchen preach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler, ambient temperature 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-20-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began hand clean utensils in kitchen without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table next to kitchen reach-in cooler:200+ ppm. Employee added water to bucket, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line: fish (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed ice bags on fish to reduce temperature, 42F. Item in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed shrimp in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature,43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Bin of front counter ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rolling bin of rice stored in kitchen, top to container broken.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of plantains stored on cooking oil beneath kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed pan of plantains. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above reach-in cooler next to kitchen preach-in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in wait station reach-in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering rice barrel in kitchen, large piece of lid missing.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored floor underneath kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of front counter ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Shelves throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
27
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Peruvian cancha not covered at the front counter, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
70
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor a Peru in Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor a Peru in Miami on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor a Peru in Miami?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sabor a Peru in Miami.
How does Sabor a Peru in Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sabor a Peru in Miami most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sabor a Peru in Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabor a Peru in Miami have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabor a Peru in Miami 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 Sabor a Peru in Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor a Peru in Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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