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AROMAS DEL PERU

13823 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305.408.5554

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats43
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2325717
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche/ sushi station tempura shrimp (105F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016042804Sep 6, 2016Oct 5, 2016$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Choclo corn (112F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at sushi station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside plastics container with rice next to the ice machine.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled across cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 salmon and 10 corvina filets still inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen package. As per operator less than 4 hrs. Operator started to removed the fish from the package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above flip top across washing area. Observed employee bag above flip top across cook line.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee peeling potatoes and other employees cutting tomatoes without hair restraint. Employees put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic/36-01-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across wok station.
Basic/21-10-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across triple sink.
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at sushi station.
Basic/21-07-4
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Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line container of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked potatoes and beans.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice not time marked. As per operator was placed at 11am less than 4 hours. Operator placed time mark onto container.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche/ sushi station tempura shrimp (105F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of lime juice at sushi/ ceviche bar.
Basic/14-01-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front sushi bar.
Basic/24-05-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at cook line drawer coolers 4 frozen reduced oxygen packaged tunas not removed from package before thawing. Operator began to remove during inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed at rear storage area gallons of cooking oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at dry storage rack.
Basic/10-01-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean stored containers at dish storage rack in kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink in kitchen a bucket of chicken thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink on floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen area
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 76F next to rice cooker
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At sushi bar
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease buildup on cook line above white chest freezer
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked white rice. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (52F - Cold Holding) at sushi station. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator moved the salmon and tuna to the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment being used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi rolls containing raw fish no identified as raw on the menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee food handler certifications missing date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored in rice bin next to mop sink. Operator removed the container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water above the preparation table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on preparation table across from the stove in the kitchen area. Operator removed the phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food in the kitchen area. Employee put on a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at preparation tables across from the stove. Operator inverted the containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef and frozen raw fish at three compartment sink thawing at ambient temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for the raw salmon already thawed under ROP located in the drawer reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-03-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. opposite stove:; cooked risotto rice,portioned (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); precooked lamb (56F - Cold Holding); precooked goat meat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked white beans (55F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. opposite stove:; cooked risotto rice,portioned (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); precooked lamb (56F - Cold Holding); precooked goat meat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked white beans (55F - Cold Holding), as per operator from yesterday.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed packets of fruits purée stored in unit at the front counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the sushi rice, provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for the raw salmon already thawed under ROP located in the drawer reach in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on mat on the front counter.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above chimmichurri located in the 4 door reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for two pks tuna thawed while under vacuum located in the drawer reach in cooler,cookline.
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
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. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense lime juice at the ceviche counter. Observed bowl used to dispense rice from bulk bin.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for two pks tuna thawed while under vacuum located in the drawer reach in cooler,cookline.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,low boy front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit #1, opposite cookline.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados,lemons,onions squash stored above cooked octopus located in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.