The Peruvian Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
52
Score
The Peruvian Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which The Peruvian Kitchen's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris inside the kitchen handwashing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees named Neimy, Suzanne and Jennifer with expired employee certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions, rice bag and sweet potatoes box stored on the floor in the back storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels thawing in room temperature. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the back storage room with the walls soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 10/24/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed all employee named Nami, Jenny, Susanna, Jan, Junior, Soledad and Mailen training expired on 10/24/24. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets in 3 reach in coolers in the kitchen also soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed torn gaskets in 3 reach in coolers in the kitchen also soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves handling cooked chicken, then washed her gloves and being food preparation. Educated employee how to properly wash their hands and removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in the bathroom handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink with food debris inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed black beans, rice and flour in containers with no name label.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 10/24/24.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop with no handle in the rice and bean container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gaskets in 3 reach in coolers in the kitchen also soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood mix, beef heart and swai fish, stored on top of prep table thawing in room temperature. Discussed with operator different ways to thaw properly. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed storage room with walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ingrid Karen Victor and Nora with expired certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed Ingrid Karen Victor and Nora with expired certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the bathroom handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed no hot water in the bathroom handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in the back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in the back storage room. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the storage room. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (48F - ambient temperature ) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 3 hours as per operator. Advised operator place ice over item or place inside another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler since last night as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler since last night as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken with sauce (124F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 30 minutes as per operator. Operator placed back into the oven to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ingrid Karen Victor and Nora with expired certificates. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the bathroom handwashing sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle used as a scoop in the rice and bean containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed first reach in cooler in the kitchen with ambient temperature of 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the flour. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in 2 reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in the back storage room. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the storage room. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
26
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (58F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Provided form and educated employees how to properly cool food items. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (58F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Provided form and educated employees how to properly cool food items. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); swai (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale issues. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); swai (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale issues. Observed calamari (58F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 42F); shrimp (60F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 43F); octopus (59F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 42F); tilapia (60F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 42F) stored in the ceviche station for less than 4 hours, as per operator. Items were placed under ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (127F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove 3 hours before inspection, as per operator. Operator reheated corn (180F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed storage room reach in cooler ambient temperature at 45F, ceviche station reach in cooler at 48F and kitchen reach in cooler at 54F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None of the reach in coolers have ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves on top of 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
30
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oven baked chicken (123F - Hot Holding) stored on the shelve of the kitchen, advised operator to reheat item.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal container and a spatula at the front handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified on the menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket and shelves next to the 3 compartment sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Behind the fryers and stove.
36-10-4
52
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves as needed, Inspector instructed employee during inspection.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 11 whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 11 whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed in menu fish ceviche is not identified.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed 11 whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole raw chicken at 74° F. in standing water inside uncovered mop sink,that is located outside of the establishment.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC in kitchen area.
21-09-4
23
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Provided form to operator during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler units throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup and raw fish not covered inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed food not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Peruvian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Peruvian Kitchen on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Peruvian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Peruvian Kitchen.
How does The Peruvian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
The Peruvian Kitchen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has The Peruvian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Peruvian Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Peruvian Kitchen 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 The Peruvian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Peruvian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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