KOUSINE PERUVIAN ASIAN
1668 NORTH FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561-430-3337
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies flying around liquor bottles at bar in dining room. 5 live flies flying around soda machine outside kitchen in hallway. Flies not landing on anything. Operator killed flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023019369 | Apr 7, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $1,200 |
| 2--2021057246 | Dec 7, 2021 | May 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at hand sink in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 67F, at hand sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned at the time of inspection.
Ceiling tile missing in hallway and near walk in cooler.
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Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Set up triple sink with chlorine 100ppm
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Set up triple sink with chlorine 100ppm
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm);
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mussels in flip top cooler drawer Raw chicken over raw tuna in walk in cooler Removed chicken. Stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (119F - Hot Holding); in warmer. Not plugged in. Out less than Four hours. Reheated to 165F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray bottle with food items in rack outside walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment At dish wash area in back kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical rack in back dish wash area
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. Tuna
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone over flip top
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Half used avocado with sticker in flip top
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over cooked chicken bottom reach in cooler in kitchen end of cook line Removed
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef using cellphone with gloves and handled food with the same gloves. Gloves not changed and hands not washed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopus (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (47F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler across from cook line. In unit less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Moved into walk in cooler. sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dish machine area
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers top of flip top cooler
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing pineapple in walk in freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox spray bottle with clean equipment on drying rack removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink storing equipment Removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
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 soap provided at handwash sink. At dish machine At end of cook line in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar At drying rack
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in raw shrimp on cook line reach in drawer Removed
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. Tuna
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone above flip top cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on cook line
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 observed handling ready to eat lettuce with barehands. Gloves put on. Educated on site.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies flying around liquor bottles at bar in dining room. 5 live flies flying around soda machine outside kitchen in hallway. Flies not landing on anything. Operator killed flies.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and calamari thawing at room temperature
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados contain stickers in flip top cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.violation currently under warning with callback date 9/18/2023
Jul 28, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the wood slats partition between the bar and first booth in the dining room 3 live small flying inspects on the hanging glass rack at the bar in the dining room Approximately 30 live small flying insects on the wall at the bar in the dining room Approximately 30 live small flying insects on the liquor bottle shelves at the bar in the dining room Approximately 15 live small flying insects on bottles of alcohol at the bar in the dining room Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the clean shaker cups at the bar in the dining room Approximately 20 live small flying insects on alcohol bottles on lower rail at the service station at the bar in the dining room Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the shelf over the hand sink in the wait station in the hallway towards the restrooms. Not in the dining room or kitchen Approximately 5 live small flying insects on the shelf containing to go containers in the wait station not in the dining room or kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects on bags of dried corn in the dry storage room in the kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects on boxes of dry goods stored next to the dish machine in the kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.violation currently under warning with callback date 9/18/2023
Jul 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the wood slats partition between the bar and first booth in the dining room 3 live small flying inspects on the hanging glass rack at the bar in the dining room Approximately 30 live small flying insects on the wall at the bar in the dining room Approximately 30 live small flying insects on the liquor bottle shelves at the bar in the dining room Approximately 15 live small flying insects on bottles of alcohol at the bar in the dining room Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the clean shaker cups at the bar in the dining room Approximately 20 live small flying insects on alcohol bottles on lower rail at the service station at the bar in the dining room Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the shelf over the hand sink in the wait station in the hallway towards the restrooms. Not in the dining room or kitchen Approximately 5 live small flying insects on the shelf containing to go containers in the wait station not in the dining room or kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects on bags of dried corn in the dry storage room in the kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects on boxes of dry goods stored next to the dish machine in the kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw pork was stored over raw sweet potatoes. The pork was removed to a lower shelf.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.violation currently under warning with callback date 9/18/2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the containers for sugar and salt were pint size containers used to dispense. The items were removed
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the soup steam well, soup (120F - Hot Holding). The item has been in the steam well for less than 3 hours. The well has been turned up and soup reheated to 165°F to hot hold.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.