EL BUZO PERUVIAN CUISINE
5675 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-613-4048
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe for hand wash sink at front counter is disconnected. Trash can under sink being used to catch waste water
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018016365 | Feb 13, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers in flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line are soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of coolers behind front counter are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe for hand wash sink at front counter is disconnected. Trash can under sink being used to catch waste water
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Used aluminum pans stored on shelf for future use. Operator discarded
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored cooked rice. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line used as dump sink
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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler is soiled
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daylin
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over dining area. Insulation is exposed
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container on the floor. Operator moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo soup cups stored on the floor. Operator moved
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand wash sink at front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler to right of cook line. Raw fish stored over vegetables and hot dogs. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
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. Issued operator documentation. New hire read and signed
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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of vegetable reach in cooler in back corner of prep area is soiled
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors and ceiling tiles are soiled
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over limes in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over whipped cream cans in reach in cooler across from triple sink. Operator moved
Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for shrimp sold in traditional ceviche. Operator was able to have a letter emailed from the distributor during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler to right of cook line
Food stored on floor. Bag of food additives stored on floor in corner near kitchen door. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping. Operator began to clean
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.