TAIPA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
3855 SW 137 AVE STE 3, Miami FL 33175 · 305.480.0808
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over butter inside RIC.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table across HWS, manager removed.
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/ Manager arrived during the inspection.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked potatoes inside RIC no dated marked, as per chef from previous day.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container with no handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside RIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and octopus thawing at room temperature, coached chef on correct procedures.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cook line not labeled.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bowl of raw beef above ready to eat cooked potatoes inside reach in at the back area. Manager placed raw beef in the bottom.
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/ Observed no certified manager on site with 2 FOH employees and 3 kitchen employees at the time of establishment being opened. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection ending.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male and female bathrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowl being used as a scoop for raw fish at prep table in kitchen. Also observed a can being used as a scoop for dried rice in back area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several tanks, 3 CO2, not secured in the back area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles, water marks and soiled vents in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the door gaskets of reach in coolers at prep areas in kitchen, the door handle of reach in freezer chest in back area.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing for handwashing sink in kitchen.
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 handle touching sugar in the large sugar bin in the back area and in small sugar container in coffee station in front area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provide to operator via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed on file March 14, 2025. Last inspection was conducted on Oct. 2, 2025. Manager was able to provided updated copy before inspection ended.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen and door gaskets of reach in freezers in back area. Observed accumulation of grease on stove hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat red onions, shrimp, blended red pepper sauce uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Also observed for cooked sweet potatoes in reach in cooler in the back area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of knife in poor repair. Manager discarded knife.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no label stored on top of prep table in kitchen.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed inside desserts with not date marked.
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 it to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed cases in the kitchen area ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen, exit door area shows damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the kitchen floor
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lemons, bag of flour, bags of sugar cane stored on the storage area floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of fork, knife stored in the storage area floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under reach walls in kitchen area soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over huancuania sauce inside flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the employee handled raw chicken and subsequently touched clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee procedures were reviewed with the employee, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and glove usage. The employee then washed their hands and replaced their gloves."
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartments sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.
Food stored on floor.observed 3 plastic containers with soy sauce stored on the floor, located at back kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen spatula and bowl for serving rice stored in standing water at 65 F.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located on top of the entrance shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawed at room temperature, located at dry storage area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile show water damage throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored in a rack at entrance of the the kitchen not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with sugar and salt not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located by reach in freezers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind 3 compartment sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Fish thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 Tea spoons and a brush stored in the hand wash sink at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water stored on the steam table at cook line.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in long term storage area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Items in long term storage.
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.