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COSTA PERUANA RESTAURANT INC

17713 NW 78 AVE, Miami FL 33015

Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2327721
Grade history
NOV 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced it.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the exit door.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green sponge in hand sink located at the front area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic/16-13-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean metal bowl inside hand sink, operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked potatoes on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands on three compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label it. Operator labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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**
Basic/16-13-5/
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.