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PERUANISIMA BAKERY AND CAFE

931 SR-434 #1145, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 4077253780

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904869
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in lift top cooler across from stove. Unit missing pans, allowing cold air to escape.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rabbit (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49-50 F - Cold Holding); beef (49-50 F - Cold Holding); pork (49-50 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rabbit (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49-50 F - Cold Holding); beef (49-50 F - Cold Holding); pork (49-50 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight
High priority/03A-02-5/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. Egg flat on prep table. Employee marked time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in front service counter cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used sink to fill cup of water and throw away ice water.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in flour. Employee removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler by dish machine broken per operator she doesn't plan on fixing wants to throw away.
Basic/33-31-5
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Feb 25, 2026Inspection 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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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. -0ppm. Container of sanitizer changed. Recheck 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -portions of raw beef above cooked beef in cook line reach in cooler. Container of raw bacon above container of queso. Product relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -plate in hand wash sink. Removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -rolls, tamal in reach-in freezer in lobby missing name and address of facility.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around hand wash sink by back door soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of sanitizer on counter next to bowl of pooled egg whites. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors slightly soiled under back bakery shelves. -ceiling vent soiled with accumulation of dust above entrance to kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -bakery rolls, tamal in reach-in freezer next to front counter do not have labels with product identity, date packaged and name and address of bakery.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 31, 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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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. -0ppm. Container empty, restocked.
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in lift top cooler across from stove. Unit missing pans, allowing cold air to escape.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -for chlorine dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs and ladles on oven door. Employee pants touching utensils.
Basic/10-20-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -tamal, rolls, empanadas in customer self-service freezer in dining area.
Basic/02D-03-4
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel in bottom of cut tomato pan. Recommend deli sheet or other barrier between food and non-food grade paper towel.
High priority/14-86-1
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bowl in hand wash sink by back door.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -operator indicated on menu with symbol that fish in ceviche is raw, leading to the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -clear liquid in spray bottle, not water.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel in container of sliced tomato.
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg yolks over cake, raw egg whites in bowl with oranges.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -towels in hand wash sink by prep area, milk pitcher in hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sauce with cooked peppers, empanada filling prepared 2 days ago not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee purse on case of to go containers.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -center hood filters soiled. -styrofoam cooler exterior soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -bowl of raw eggs, flats of raw shell eggs on shelves above desserts in upright coolers in dessert area.
High priority/08A-05-6
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/. -only food manager not on site.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -empanadas in front counter 88°f less than 4 hours. Provided and filled out written plan.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -only one employee has food handler training. All others must have food handler training within 60 days of employment.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -discussed at licensing that facility applied for a No Seat license. Observed 20 seats currently between inside and outside tables, 2 separate parties sitting, salt shakers, sugar in tables. Provided operator with a seating change evaluation to be signed by Wastewater and Fire Dept. Prior license allowed 22 seats.
Basic/51-09-4
Food stored on floor. -cases of unwashed produce on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of flour and sugar in contact with product.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers of flour, corn starch, sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.