Taste of Peru Gatorland
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Taste of Peru Gatorland, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 11 violations each time.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter and next to triple sink containing blue and purple substance unlabeled. Operator labeled disinfectant and degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of case of soda on shelf in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Operator relocated to deep fryer basket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed on shelf above triple sink. Operator removed from packaging and moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container at bar unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar used to fill mug.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of beef stew in freezer with no date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue substance containing degreaser without label at ware washing area and spray bottle with blue substance identified as sanitizer at bar without label. **Corrected On-Site **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near walk-in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on wiping cloth on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed only kitchen employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken and pork belly stored on floor in walk-in freezer. White bucket with purple drink stored on floor. Employee making purple drink from boiled purple corn on stove and placed one container on floor. Operator moved off of floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Buckets of beef thawing in a bucket on the floor near walk-in freezer.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef directly over a box of lettuce in two door reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish, raw beef and raw chicken over cut onions in two door reach in cooler at back of kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of raid stored next to container of potato's on bottom shelf of prep table with clean dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen, operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with purple liquid in kitchen, one spray bottle with blue liquid at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl inside container of beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife at front counter stored between wall and pipe, by handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table where employee was cutting meat. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One missing over walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. White bucket with purple drink stored on floor. Employee making purple drink from boiled purple corn on stove and placed one container on floor. Operator moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by handwashing sink of kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At handwashing sink of kitchen, and heavily soiled underneath triple sink.
36-27-5
37
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled by front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood over grill had grease accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back wall of walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water in hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with MSG and sugar not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Items range from 47F-50F Raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, soup, cheese. Items held overnight in reach in freezer by back door per operator. **Warning**
01B-06-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and fish over sweet plantains and sweet potatoesi in reach in under maketable. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and continued to prep food. Manager had employee wash their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items range from 47F-50F Raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, soup, cheese. Items held overnight in reach in freezer by back door per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed calamari in container held in handwashing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in kitchen handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter. Operator emptied ice machine and cleaned while still on premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood over grill had grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back wall of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water in hand sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with MSG and sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladle hanging over stove handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
21
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat stew and raw steak over ready to eat yuca **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts in front cooler without date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile over cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door cooler handle is broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - rice cooker pot
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front bar area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots above reach in cooler
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler next to back door handle and gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed mold like substance by the water pipe
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Hood Lightbulbs
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle
12B-13-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
38-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powders in dry storage bins
02D-01-5
35
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked food soups, sauces, - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Kitchen Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with table with rice cooker. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Missing waiters training**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door prep Reach in cooler at cookline ambient temperature 48, using tape to hold doors closed. - two door reach in cooler handle is disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Two door reach in cooler 51° **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -- Accumulation of food debris/soil residue, lot of corn debris behind the reach in freezer and under dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen need more bright light. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
55
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Soiled and damage throughout the kitchen. Missing tiles above walk-in cooler at kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Some tiles still damaged. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door reach in cooler handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Several areas of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Peru Gatorland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Peru Gatorland on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Peru Gatorland?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taste of Peru Gatorland.
How does Taste of Peru Gatorland compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Taste of Peru Gatorland most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Taste of Peru Gatorland's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Peru Gatorland have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of Peru Gatorland 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 Taste of Peru Gatorland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Peru Gatorland is inspected around three times per year on average.
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