PERA KITCHEN
866 NE 79 ST, Miami FL 33138
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed most kitchen cutting boards sold.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen utensil, stuck between three compartment sink and wall.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on handwashing signs to employees hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of can sodas at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes stored on top of hand sink prep area near slicer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above flat grill.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area across cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a plastic bottle of water stored on prep table by mixer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor with accumulation of food debris.
Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Employee stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand sink prep area near ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at dry storage.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings on kitchen food preparation shelves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove top.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard to entire buffet expose food throughout.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line employee.
No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.
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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing special process cooked sauces and cooked food, no Hacvp plan on file.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bakery department.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener blade
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.
Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Damage gauge Final rinse wash.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. OST kitchen reach in coolers throughout.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup being thawed in standing water, kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1435 BRICKELL AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen boards.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front service cooking line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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