Kendale Lakes, Miami-Dade County

AROMAS DEL PERU

13823 SW 88 ST, Kendale Lakes, FL 33186

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
Kendale Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 24325930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Choclo corn (112F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at sushi station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24325921

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside plastics container with rice next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24325925

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled across cook line.

24-05-4

Detail 24325923

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24325926

Basic - 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. Observed 8 salmon and 10 corvina filets still inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen package. As per operator less than 4 hrs. Operator started to removed the fish from the package. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24325931

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above flip top across washing area. Observed employee bag above flip top across cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 24325924

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee peeling potatoes and other employees cutting tomatoes without hair restraint. Employees put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24325932

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine.

36-01-4

Detail 24325928

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

21-10-4

Detail 24325922

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across wok station.

29-49-6

Detail 24325929

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across triple sink.

21-07-4

Detail 24325927

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at sushi station.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24047065

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line container of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked potatoes and beans.

03F-02-5

Detail 24047074

High Priority - 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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice not time marked. As per operator was placed at 11am less than 4 hours. Operator placed time mark onto container. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24047066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche/ sushi station tempura shrimp (105F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.

14-01-5

Detail 24047073

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of lime juice at sushi/ ceviche bar.

24-05-4

Detail 24047070

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front sushi bar .

06-09-1

Detail 24047069

Basic - 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. Observed at cook line drawer coolers 4 frozen reduced oxygen packaged tunas not removed from package before thawing. Operator began to remove during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 24047067

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear storage area gallons of cooking oil stored on floor. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24047064

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at dry storage rack.

16-46-4

Detail 24047071

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean stored containers at dish storage rack in kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 24047072

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink in kitchen a bucket of chicken thawing in standing water.

21-38-4

Detail 24047068

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink on floor.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 23666022

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area

08B-38-4

Detail 23666018

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen area

10-07-4

Detail 23666019

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 76F next to rice cooker

23-03-4

Detail 23666023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 23666021

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At sushi bar

36-27-5

Detail 23666017

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease buildup on cook line above white chest freezer

21-12-4

Detail 23666020

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 23388262

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked white rice. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23388261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (52F - Cold Holding) at sushi station. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator moved the salmon and tuna to the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23388259

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment being used as a dump sink.

02B-01-5

Detail 23388264

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi rolls containing raw fish no identified as raw on the menu.

53B-10-4

Detail 23388267

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee food handler certifications missing date of birth.

14-01-5

Detail 23388265

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle stored in rice bin next to mop sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23388260

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water above the preparation table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23388258

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on preparation table across from the stove in the kitchen area. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23388257

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food in the kitchen area. Employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23388263

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at preparation tables across from the stove. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23388266

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef and frozen raw fish at three compartment sink thawing at ambient temperature.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-03-5

Detail 22710707

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for the raw salmon already thawed under ROP located in the drawer reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 22710706

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. opposite stove:; cooked risotto rice,portioned (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); precooked lamb (56F - Cold Holding); precooked goat meat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked white beans (55F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 22710711

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. opposite stove:; cooked risotto rice,portioned (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); precooked lamb (56F - Cold Holding); precooked goat meat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked white beans (55F - Cold Holding), as per operator from yesterday.

31A-09-4

Detail 22710708

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed packets of fruits purée stored in unit at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22710713

Intermediate - 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/ Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22710709

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the sushi rice, provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22710712

Basic - 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. Observed for the raw salmon already thawed under ROP located in the drawer reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22710710

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on mat on the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 22302701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above chimmichurri located in the 4 door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 22302702

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for two pks tuna thawed while under vacuum located in the drawer reach in cooler,cookline. Warning

41-15-5

Detail 22302696

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22302706

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22302700

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22302699

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense lime juice at the ceviche counter. Observed bowl used to dispense rice from bulk bin. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22302703

Basic - 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. Observed for two pks tuna thawed while under vacuum located in the drawer reach in cooler,cookline. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22302705

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,low boy front counter. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22302704

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit #1, opposite cookline. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22302698

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados,lemons,onions squash stored above cooked octopus located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22302697

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21882415

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken located in the 4 door reach in cooler.

01C-03-4

Detail 21882410

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the oysters

01C-02-4

Detail 21882413

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed for the oysters

22-20-5

Detail 21882407

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for the ice machine.

14-11-5

Detail 21882416

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit at the front counter, by hand wash sink. Observed bulk flour bin broken.

35B-01-4

Detail 21882409

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21882412

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles,dry storage area.

10-17-4

Detail 21882408

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed food spatula stored between reach in coolers opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21882414

Basic - In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21882411

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 21242790

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above cooked pasta located in the prep reach in cooler . Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21242786

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 21242791

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21242789

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk flour,rice bins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21242793

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris, units at the front counter. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.

14-33-4

Detail 21242787

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 4 door unit.

36-02-5

Detail 21242792

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen,sheet board used to cover sections of the floor , as per operator currently redoing floors.

02D-01-5

Detail 21242788

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils.

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20664640

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar: lobster tails , as per operator about 1.5 hrs ago. (46°F - Cold Holding) taken at 3:15pm, operator placed in reach in cooler prep unit for additional cooling.2nd temperature at 41°F, 4:00pm. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 20664645

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20664647

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.

35B-01-4

Detail 20664638

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 20664639

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline.

36-17-5

Detail 20664643

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed by the 4 door standing cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 20664641

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at the front counter by the hand wash sink, food being prepared by the hand wash sink.

14-69-4

Detail 20664642

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20664646

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk flour bin Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20664648

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 20664644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, prep units at the front counter, drawer units Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 20364651

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw mussels above cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler at the sushi counter. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20364648

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20364655

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 20364654

Intermediate - 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/

22-20-5

Detail 20364658

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 20364657

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee used plate to dispense cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20364650

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, observed in the kitchen,storage area.

36-17-5

Detail 20364649

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the 4 door standing cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 20364652

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20364656

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, drink unit at the sushi counter, drawer units, Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed on the exterior of the bulk bins. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20364659

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the unit at the sushi counter. , unit opposite fryers Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20364653

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.