BRAVO PERUVIAN KITCHEN
9711 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954-288-9613
Last inspected Jul 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 2 live roaches found. 1 Crawling on cookline reach in cooler drawer next to fryers and 1 under cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024043324 | Jul 3, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023052940 | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1. Old label on container of cooked rice dated 06/19, per operator food item prepared 07/09, operated corrected date.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 2 live roaches found. 1 Crawling on cookline reach in cooler drawer next to fryers and 1 under cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Front bar hand washing sink used to store sponge and food container.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. 1. Ceviche's not all identified as raw on menu.
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/
No quaternary or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
1 dead roach on floor of cookline across from fryers.
Floor area under cookline covered with standing water from dish washing station.
Floor has accumulation of food debris at cookline and front line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for frozen fruits.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1. Standing reach in cooler across from smoothie station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Old label on container of cooked rice dated 06/19, per operator food item prepared 07/09, operated corrected date.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one operator taste food in kitchen using a gloved hand to taste the food item. Operator removed glove that came in contact with mouth and replaced it with no prior handwash.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind front bar counter, unlabeled spray bottle with a yellow substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above kitchen flip top, dust accumulation on ceiling vent
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operators attempting eating food in prep area
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in direct contact with surface of ice machine. Operator corrected and removed
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under handwash sink leaking profusely when water is turned on
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator sepersted
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at insoection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side of ice bin soiled with mold like substance. Operator began cleaning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease behind Cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline hood filters heavily soiled with grease
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area in kitchen, fish 45°F cold holding. Fish is over stacked on flip top cooler. Employee removed extra fish and moved to bottom cooler to chill.
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. Some employee training expired 3/2025
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and prep area, standing water 78°F with utensils. Operator removed water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On rolling rack by walk in freezer, beef thawing in an improper manner. Instructed operator to thaw under refrigeration or under cold running water.
Jul 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer chemical empty. Manager replaced chemical, primed, and machine reading 100ppm chlorine.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee prepared raw breaded chicken, changed gloves, and continued to prepared other foods without washing hands before putting on gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing with employee and employee stopped washed hands and changed gloves.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In hallway Artic Air cooler, bread in standard plastic printed to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, containers of raw prepared chicken above bagged cooked peppers and plantains. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In left fliptop lower cooler, container of raw steak above containers of raw seafood and shrimp. Employee moved beef to bottom of cooler for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, containers of raw chicken above open case raw crab. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage container on shelf above left fliptop unit. Employee moved beverage away from cook line.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee at left end of cook line drinking from open beverage container. Employee covered container and added straw.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone next to clean plates on shelf above right fliptop unit at cook line. Employee removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board at cook line fliptop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line not labeled.
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In Artic Air reach in cooler, bread in standard printed to go bags. Manager moved bread to plastic container to properly store.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In back prep area, bus pan of frozen fish on speed rack above trays of washed cilantro. Fish moved to walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In walk in cooler, containers of prepared raw chicken above cases of octopus and whole muscle pork and beef. Reviewed with manager proper separation policy and employee began to rearrange during inspection. 2) In cook line lowboy drawers, containers of raw beef and chicken above containers of raw fish. Employee switched all for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer container of non commercially wrapped steaks above container of bagged shrimp and open case of fish. Reviewed with manager proper separation policy and employee began to rearrange items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Containers of various sauces in walk in cooler not dated from when removed from freezer. Per employee thawed 2 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under prep table opposite cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music speaker next to bottled sauces on shelf above make line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on cook line wearing watches.
Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor in front prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by triple sink. Sign printed and provided to post.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee closed water bottles in fliptop coolers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping clothes on back prep table by triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bus pan of frozen fish on speed rack at ambient air temperature. Employee moved fish to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles of oil on cook line not labeled.
Jan 10, 2024Call 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish and beef stored over cooked beef in walk-in cooler.
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine reads at 00 ppm.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee rubbed his nose and continue to engage in food preparation. Educate employee. Employee wash his hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 125°F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish and beef stored over cooked beef in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta and rice cold held in flip top cooler at 48°F. Pre operator, rice and pasta placed in unit from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pasta and rice cold held in flip top cooler at 48°F. Pre operator, rice and pasta placed in unit from yesterday. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various food containers are in handwash sink at dishwashing area. Operator removed and stored properly
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/. Manager arrived during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on on cooked pasta and rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, pasta and rice cooked on 09/09/2023.
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. Operator fish thawing in vacuum packages in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee half full bottle with drinking water stored on food preparation table during food preparation. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in Arctic Air refrigerator not segregated or identified from food served to the public. Operator discarded at will
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with shell eggs stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside Arctic Air freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar and flour removed from the original containers not identified by common names.
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.