COSTA PERUANA RESTAURANT INC
17713 NW 78 AVE, Miami FL 33015
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced it.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the exit door.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green sponge in hand sink located at the front area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean metal bowl inside hand sink, operator removed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked potatoes on the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked potatoes, inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands on three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label it. Operator labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes with no rinsed step. Instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil inside standing water at 84°F. Operator reheated the water at 135°F.
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