PETER'S KITCHEN
14775 SW 184 ST, Miami FL 33187 · 305-458-9412
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 12 live roaches crawling in the kitchen floor, under the reach in freezer, the hallway and under the kitchen grill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023070557 | Dec 14, 2023 | May 21, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler container of raw chicken stored over bucket of onions.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tofu and chili sauce at walk in cooler. Observed at walk ok in cooler container of raw chicken stored over bucket of bean sprouts. Advised operator to store products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (44F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Advised operator to place product in WIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (86F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat rice to 165F.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by mixing bowl stored inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers if cooked rice, flour, seasoning and cooked pork.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of say sauce and plantain stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed 1 gallon of oil and 1 bucket of soy sauce stored on floor near the triple sink. Advised operator to store products properly. Observed 5 cases of oil stored on floor under cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer across cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave above steam table soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thaw in an improper manner. Observed a bowl of frozen shrimp and chicken wings thawing in standing water. Operator placed into sink and under running water.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed in walk in cooler container of raw chicken stored over bucket of onions.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk ok in cooler container of raw chicken stored over bucket of bean sprouts.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table a large bowl of fried rice (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table dumplings (118F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by mixing bowl stored inside.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none for chlorine sanitizer.
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. Operator unable to locate training cards for 1 employee Juan Carlos Suarez.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for food items inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at rear of kitchen next to exit door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers if cooked rice, flour, seasoning and cooked pork.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave above steam table soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at exit door of kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed throughout all reach in coolers and freezer and walk in coolers and freezers containers of cooked chicken, pork, egg rolls, raw chicken and pork all stored uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bowl of frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator placed into sink and under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored above preparation area. Employee removed them.
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. Observed employee handling cooked pasta without gloves. Employee wash her hands and placed gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 containers stored inside the hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoop on top of chicken, and ribs.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor.observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor under the stove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located by the exitdoor at the back of the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above broccoli inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food inside walk in cooler is not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoop on top of chicken, ribs, and pork.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located by the exit door at the back of the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed food ( egg rolls, tempura shrimps) inside the reach in freezer was not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under hand wash sink located in the kitchen by the exit door.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table.
very slow draining water in handwash sink located by the exit door at the back of the kitchen.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above broccoli inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 bowls stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food was not date marked.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2021.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with raw shrimp stored on the floor of the front line. Employee removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and Aldo hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened. Can soda stored above sauces at the reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above the preparation area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 10/23.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor under the grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Dec 14, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/23.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 12 live roaches crawling in the kitchen floor, under the reach in freezer, the hallway and under the kitchen grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice stored next to the grill at 78° F.As per employee for less than 1 hour. Rice was reheated to167° F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Antonio Cruz 3 years,Ambrosio Corio 4 months, Juan Carlos Arrieche. 6 months.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all the food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked the previous day.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above the preparation area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 10/23.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with food exposed under equipment and shelves throughout the kitchen and at the walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor under the grill.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between preparation tables. Operator removed them.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a cup used as spoon inside the beef. Operator removed it.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Stored food not covered. Observed all the food inside the reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and corn starch not labeled.
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.