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PERRY'S STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC

4251 SALZEDO ST. UNIT# 1325, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 786.703.9094

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats353
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336333
Grade history
JUN 24
FEB 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen are reach in freezer, raw beef steaks stored over sheet dough, operator removed. Observed in walk in cooler raw pooled eggs stored over cooked potatoes. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed for oyster tags at walk in cooler missing tag. Tag was placed with shucked oysters at cook line.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front line waiter station blocked by cooling tray. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at smoker area hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above prep sink at butcher prep area of kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed along cook line from counter top steamer.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with Baking powder and cocoa powder at bakery station. Operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at center of cook line soiled. Operator began cleaning. Observed oven at bread service station soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at center cook line hood system.
Basic/14-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at bakery area hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers stored at smoker area drying racks.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line salad station container of cooked bacon stored on top shelf uncovered. Operator placed cover.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter.
Basic/25-27-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor at cook line. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Garlic in oil 86F not time marked. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef added time stamp.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Jose Gabriel Llera 10/16/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance if cook line blocked by fan and trash can. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sinks through out used to store equipment and used as dump sinks with food remnants inside sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish washing hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of dry seasoning and cut lettuce. Chef removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed no tag present with oysters stored at cook line.
Basic/01C-06-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for cutting boards at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed at salad area, employee ice stored in ice used to cover seafood items. Chef discarded all.
Basic/12B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in drawer of mashed potatoes. Chef removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container of marshmallows labeled with ribeye label. Chef removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line, buckets stored on floor. Chef removed.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator prime and restarted machine, dish machine still not sanitizing. Advised operator to stop use of dish machine and set up three compartment sink to sanitize all dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands and engage in food preparation. Coached employee on proper handwashing and glove procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line across from cook line Alfredo sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (53F - Cold Holding); as per chef for about 2 hours. Chef added water to ice to form ice bath to properly cool items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for whipped butter at servers station. As per chef was placed 2 hours ago. Chef began to print time stamp label.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not date marked with last date of service.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by tray of smoked steaks. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at cook line used as a dump sink with food remnants inside sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of bread crumbs and flour at cook line prep table. Chef removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored on shelf where clean dishes are stored at cook line. Employee removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of spices at cook line.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a steamed beets label on a container of sesame seeds.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packages of frozen bacon not labeled with date and time of preparation.
Basic/03G-53-1/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sesame seeds at prep line not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler, sautéed onions soup (48F - Cooling); tomatoes sauce (50F - Cooling); as per label from the day before. Operator removed to discard.
High priority/03D-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener. Chef removed to be cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar hand sink used at dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at several hand sinks at cook line, prep areas, smoker area and bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for whipped butter being kept at waiters station. As per chef it is kept for 3 hours. Provided operator with form. Operator completed form and placed time mark onto tray.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at bar hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of bread crumps at cook line as well as in a container of rice at rear prep area. Chef removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed in walk in cooler no tag present with stored batch.
Basic/01C-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line between coolers. Chef removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of butter at cook line. Chef removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear prep area next to dish washing area clogged/not draining. Plumber arrived during inspection to repair.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line on top shelf, a container of bacon not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at dessert section of cook line. Chef removed.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler escargot (51F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (45F - Cold Holding). As per chef was prepped and stored over 12 hours ago.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler escargot (51F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (45F - Cold Holding). As per chef was prepped and stored over 12 hours ago. Chef removed items to discard.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam box at cook line mash potatoes (125F - Hot Holding). As per chef for about 1.5 hours. Chef increased heat to bring to temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of spring mix. Chef removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of cheese at cook line prep table
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at smoker area handwashing sink used to store hose.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar area, handwashing sink used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear handwashing sink across from dish washing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Employee fixed dispenser during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line. Employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer across from dish washing area.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Redbull and soda bottle stored in reach in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of shredded cheese at cook line scoop handle not above food.
Basic/10-01-5
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above chicken stock located in the standing reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for all employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.