TASTE OF PERU INTERNATIONAL

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store tostones in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over assorted seafood in reach-in cooler near triple sink. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on lower shelf of prep table on cooks line next to cooking oil and flour. Operator moved to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice-machine soiled with black substance. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and Female Restroom.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator changed trash can. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee bags stored on cases of drinks at bar. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on make-table cooler on cooks line and reach-in coolers near triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plantains in shopping bags in reach-in freezer. Operator placed in container.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef hearts over minced garlic and sliced tomatoes. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by mop bucket. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Operator added roll. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Base sauce for dishes in freezer, per operator they were made about two days prior without label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and Female Restroom.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas for desserts stored in between holes at handwashing sink. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at bar.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Torn gaskets on make-table cooler on cooks line and reach-in coolers near triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of canned soda stored on floor at bar. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar and at sink on cooks line. Provided sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of oven soiled.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at bar. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used for peeled plantains in tall reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shrimp in tall reach in cooler. Raw beef over salsas in reach in cooler at make table closest to hood system. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of make table in front of hood. Rice cooker handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulation on hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pastries at front counter, tres leches and milhojas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One under hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On table next to grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soiled cutting board . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 13 alfajores cookies made at home.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw fish over ready to eat sauces in double door reach in cooler. Operator switched itemsCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 13 alfajores cookies made at home.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked all menus during inspection to identify Leche de Tigre and Vuelvo a la Vida dishes that contain raw items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cashier area, employee placed paper towel Corrected On-Site

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. Provided and completed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cashier area, employee placed soap Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with degreaser without label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin in sugar container. Employee took out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed chocolate milk inside the ice machine. Employee took out. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee took out Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 1 light out from hood, operator replaced light bulb Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cashier area

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen/dish cleaning area Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container without label, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreasers stored above produce. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juicer on shelf, blender, rice cooker.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can and pots of oil Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer next to kitchen door.

Basic - Ceiling tiles throughout whole kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee, water bottle, and foods stored on shelf mixed with equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. From oven door Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. In prep area, in hood system Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, walls of hood system. Back splash of stove top. Stop top eyes Side of fryer

Basic - Pest trap hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout kitchen and prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All dry storage bins unlabeled, flour, sugar

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: Still no vacuum breaker on the splitter where the hose is attached Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ employee hand sink water temp 80f cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Hand wash sink front counter Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: Faucet currently broken Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Milagros Rojas 1-12-2017

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - in front of stove

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee removed drinks Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee put on hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - cook removed tongs Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. - in front of 3 comp sink

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - torn reach in cooler gasket

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - employee inverted mop Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - in front of stove

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee food stored with establishment food in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn reach in cooler gasket Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site