PISCO'S PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
4131 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #101, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-646-3888
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above sauce and cooked potato balls, employee rearranged upright cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner by clean utensils, front counter, manager move it
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hand sink in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink at front counter, above reach in cooler, employee placed a lid and placed it on bottom shelf
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making shake, no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler,
Food stored on floor. Container with potatoes on floor, back storage, manager placed on shelf
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole by triple sink
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blackish build up on shelf, upright cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Blackish by triple sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage areas
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in storage area with reach in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored not hung in mop bucket
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in dry storage area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield cover in dry storage area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung near mop sink
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator has 2 total food employees hired over 60 days but has no proof of training
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 has 2 total food employees but has no proof of form
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All items were stored in glass upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Stop sale issued after verified all prep dates with manager and employee discarded all items: 1 pan cooked pork prep 1-31-25 1 pan cooked beef prep 1-24-25 1 pan sauce gravy prep 2-2-25 1 pan cooked beans prep 2-3-25 1 pan cream chicken prep 2-4-25
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. All items were stored in glass upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Stop sale issued after verified all prep dates with manager and employee discarded all items: 1 pan cooked pork prep 1-31-25 1 pan cooked beef prep 1-24-25 1 pan sauce gravy prep 2-2-25 1 pan cooked beans prep 2-3-25 1 pan cream chicken prep 2-4-25
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. Operator has 2 total food employees hired over 60 days but has no proof of training
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 has 2 total food employees but has no proof of form
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above ware washing area and above reach in freezer in storage closet with dry goods
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler make table with torn gasket and upright reach in coolers
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield in storage closet with stored dry foods and reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler make table with soiled gasket. Hood filters with grease build up
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over washed prep uncut onions in Glassdoor upright reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream butter package (45F - Cold Holding), stored in glass single door upright reach in cooler in dry storage closet, place there 3 days ago as per employee with no additional preparation. Unit ambient temperature at 45F. Inspector thermometer reading at 45F. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream butter package (45F - Cold Holding), stored in glass single door upright reach in cooler in dry storage closet, place there 3 days ago as per employee with no additional preparation. Unit ambient temperature at 45F. Inspector thermometer reading at 45F. Stop sale issued.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken tamales were removed from reach in freezer and place in reach in cooler with no date marked. Employee stated was removed on Sunday from reach in freezer
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back dry storage area with stored reach in freezer and dry storage closet 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. Provided technical assistance with commercially packaged fish not removed from packaging as per label before thawing. Employee begin piercing packages
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of slicer machine in kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wait staff employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Wait staff employee preparing food at prep table with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage closet with stored dry storage food
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.