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POLLERIA AND CEVICHERIA LAS MARAVILLAS DEL PERU LLC

6829 JOHNSON ST, Hollywood FL 33024 · 7866632153

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619395
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed poster to manager
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2014049765Nov 10, 2014Jan 2, 2015$360

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed cooked pasta in same container as raw shell eggs in flip top cooler. Operator properly separated foods 2. Raw beef over ready to eat onions in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored foods
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed as guest rest room.operator closed door
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at guest rest room
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice warmer. Operator removed bowl
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler yogurt sauce
Basic/14-09-4
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Oct 13, 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while prepping good items.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between mini fliptop unit and prep table. Employee removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two wet soiled cloths at make line and prep table in kitchen.
Basic/21-09-4
Jun 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on soiled wiping cloth after opening container of soup to begin reheating. Reviewed with manager to explain to employee proper procedures for using wiping cloths and washing hands.
High priority/12A-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In kitchen fliptop upper cooler, paper towels lining container of diced tomatoes. Employee removed paper towels.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Maxx Cold reach in cooler at back of kitchen, 1) tray of portioned raw beef above tray of raw whole fish. 2) portioned raw pork steaks in same container as portioned raw beef. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between fliptop unit and prep table in kitchen. Employee removed knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee arrived to work and put on gloves to begin food prep without first washing hands. Reviewed with employee proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In unisex bathroom. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New ownership of restaurant remodeled parts of kitchen without submitting to plan review for approval. Provided necessary information to operator to submit plans.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 39F in ice water. Adjusted for proper calibration.
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on floor by end of triple sink. Manager marked as bleach water.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Whirlpool refrigerator.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex bathroom. Sign printed and posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of water and oil at cook line not labeled. 2) Bulk container of sugar on prep table by cook line not labeled. 3) Container of sugar by espresso maker at front counter not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer at back of kitchen, open frozen pack of raw steak above bag of whole fish. Manager moved fish to separate freezer with other seafood.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Spray bottle of sanitizer reading over 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade bottle to proper 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking thermometer available only. Does not register cold temperatures.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles at triple sink. Manager labeled as degreaser and sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in prep area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle and in contact with soiled door. Manager removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in container of standing water by beverage cooler in dining room. Employee dumped water and replaced with dry container.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave in prep area has food debris buildup. Manager cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of oven doors soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in Traulsen 2 door reach in cooler are rust pitted.
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Gallon container of oil on prep table and bulk container of flour missing labels.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · New manager hired Azucena Garcia. Manager certification will be reviewed at the next routine inspection. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Employee provided course taken from Food Safety training on 3/18/2024 but unable to provide certificate. Certificate will be Reviewed at the next routine inspection. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Observed same Time Extended
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked steak in premium freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Emailed poster to manager
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 read and signed employee reporting agreement form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cooked pork made 2 days ago without date marking inside traulsen reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked foods during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed old labels during inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container(oil) not identified by common name. Operator labeled oil in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/05-07-4

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.