Brookhaven, DeKalb County

CUZCO PERUVIAN CUISINE

2863 BUFORD HWY ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
77
Mar 12, 2026
City
Brookhaven
County
DeKalb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 7710 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several containers of raw chicken stored above containers of ready to eat foods including mashed potaotes, cookie dough and cooked chicken. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

(v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening;

(vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;

(vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or

(viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. COS: PIC re-arranged the chicken to the bottom of the reach-in cooler

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towel accessible in the men's restroom. CA: Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: PIC refilled dispenser

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 4 knives stored on the magnetic strip with food residue stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Knife was placed at the 3-compartment sink to be cleaned

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 microwaves unclean on the interior and exterior. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned during time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed the ice scoop holder unclean with black debris present with 2 scoops in direct contact. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed containers of utensils stored on the dish rack inside of clear containers unclean with food debris and particles in direct contact with clean dishes. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a plastic bag used as a stopper inside the 3-compartment sink. CA: Advised PIC Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several sauce bottles and seasoning containers unclean. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy food and grease build-up along and behind cooking equipment underneath the ventilation hood. CA: Advised PIC

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 1 employee cellphone stored on shelves holding clean dishes and 1 employees keys and purse stored behind the counter next to single-use items and silverware. CA: Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC relocated items

Aug 6, 2025

Followup

Score: 719 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored at the top of the sandwich prep top in back of opened containers of cilantro and cooked sweet potatoes and uncovered raw fish stored on top of a container of raw beef. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC discarded fish and beef during time of inspection due to high temperatures and chicken was re-arranged to the front of the sandwich prep top

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shelled eggs stored above uncut vegetables inside the 3-door reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC food shall be protected from cross contamination by Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC moved eggs to the bottom of the cooler and placed vegetables at the top

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS food items stored inside the sandwich prep top cooler measuring temperatures above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG) and lettuce and raw shelled eggs stored on the counter top . CA: Advised PIC except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee glass beverage stored on the prep table next to the a cutting board. CA: Advised PIC 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC removed drink and sanitized prep table

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon entering the kitchen observed the hand sink blocked by 2 pots stored on top of a stepping stole in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Items were removed during time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a knife stored on the magnetic strip with food residue stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Knife was placed at the 3-compartment sink to be cleaned

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 microwaves with food debris build-up along the outside and inside. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Food employee cleaned during time of inspection

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy food and grease build-up along and behind cooking equipment underneath the ventilation hood. CA: Advised PIC

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 employee cellphone stored on shelves holding clean dishes. CA: Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC relocated cellphones

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 777 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS food items stored inside the 3-door reach-in cooler measuring temperatures above 41*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC complied and performed a cooler dump during time of inspection

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to provide signed employee health agreement forms. CA: Advised PIC Requirement to Report Symptoms, Diagnosis and History of Exposure. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will provide copies of signed agreement forms via email

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several plastic containers holding clean dishes with food debris/particles in direct contact. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC complied and instructed dish washer to re-wash and sanitize dishes during time of inspection

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a container of squid thawing in the meat sink in water and 2 bags of beef thawing at room temperature on the drain board. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

  1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

  2. Completely submerged under running water. COS: PIC complied and ran running water over squid and placed bags of beef inside the reach-in freezer during time of inspection

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaking pipe underneath the hand sink. CA: Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the 3-door reach-in cooler measuring 49F unable to holding TCS food items at 41F or below. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sandwich prep reach-in cooler gaskets unclean and unclean gaskets with food debris inside the bottom of the 3-door reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 20, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.