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AT PERU

907-909 N BROADWALK, Hollywood FL 33019 · 754-368-3269

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625831
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed three live small flying insects in dish area not landing on food contact surfaces. Employees killed and removed flies
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In kitchen at flip top cooler, three small squeeze bottles stored in raw fish container. Employee removed bottled and brought them to dishwasher area to clean.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shrimp stored over cooked potatoes. Employee moved potatoes to higher shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen, reach in freezer and cooler doors have accumulated food build up on doors and handles.
Basic/23-24-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 91°F with in use utensils. Operator turned on flame for water to reach 135°F or higher.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, both handwashing sink blocked with plastic containers and sanitizer bucket. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, paper towels that are provided are not in a proper place to reach in proximity to sink. Employee moved paper towels closer to sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In kitchen on cook line, multiple knives stored between the equipment. Employee removed knives and properly cleaned.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed three live small flying insects in dish area not landing on food contact surfaces. Employees killed and removed flies
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open fish in same container as ready to eat French fries. Operator properly seperated fries from raw fish
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler; sweet potatoes (50F- Cold Holding),; cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding).per operator food transferred from other cooler less than four hours ago. Observed containers double stacked in unit. Employee moved food to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in two door glass cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/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 phone on kitchen prep shelf. Employee removed phone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of water 89F. Operator turned up heat on oven to het water tom135F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board on kitchen cutting board
Basic/21-04-4
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed two ready pancakes and two slices of toasted bread, placed on clean plates for customer's orders without wearing gloves. After instructed, employee washed hands and placed new pair of gloves.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pudding, 3 leches pudding, opened two days ago. Employee dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Poster emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar area- -bathroom -next to dishwasher machine. Employee provided in all sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee restrooms
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area-Hot water temperature 79F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bar area-wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of cutting board in cook line, employee removed.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Observed solution container empty. Operator change solution container, dish machine sanitizing at 50 ppm chlorine at the end of inspection.
High priority/22-52-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Observed chlorine sanitizer 00 ppm. Observed not sanitizer chemical connect to dishwasher machine, only two gallons detergent connected to machine Employee is setting up manual trip,e sink to sanitize dishes.. Admin Complaint
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Observed solution container empty. Operator change solution container, dish machine sanitizing at 50 ppm chlorine at the end of inspection.
High priority/22-52-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked scrambled eggs inside glass front reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Marcela Jaramillo, Issued 2/11/2019 expired 2/112024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled bottle bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in clean standing water at 80F in cook line prep table, operator discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in nonsecure area. Ice machine at back of the house storage area at employees entrance. Observed Entrance Gate or ice machine not locked at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Marcela Jaramillo arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Feb 29, 2024 · No certified manager present on duty at time of inspection. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep station in kitchen and walls at cook line.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 29, 2024 · Observed same Time Extended
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil at 84F. Operator discarded water and replaced by new water at 140F
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in kitchen at ware washing station. Not landing operator removed. 1 flying insect in opened dining area. 1 flying insect in kitchen not landing. Operator removed. 3 flying insects in outside storage away from kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo: Chimichurri 64F. Observed at no temperature control. Foods outside temperature less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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/ Marcela Jaramillo arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind shelves in dry storage area. Away from kitchen 1 dead roach under shelves at expo-line in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered in freezer and reach in cooler. Freezer: cooked veggies Cooler: cooked octopus, vegetables, sweet potatoes. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep station in kitchen and walls at cook line.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche items on menu not labeled as raw items.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water next to stove top. Manager dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/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.