Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC

Name: Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC
Address: 20500 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 69.5

20500 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

License #2328988

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69.5 Grade F / 100

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Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 42 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 31 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 5, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 14 minor.

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[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop handle touching rice inside container at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer art front counter.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of chest freezer at front counter.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored on top of establishment drinks inside reach in cooler at front counter. Also observed employees coffee and cup with water stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container with powder bleach stored on top of preparation table. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Douglas L. with food handler certificate expired02/07/2025.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with mold like substance at kitchen area.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed employee Elena E. hired less than 60 days ago with not proof of being informed of their reporting responsibilities.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Red Onion (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Red Onion (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in metal container next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored inside the reach in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG container and sugar container not identified on shelf at kitchen area.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened cup stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers and walk in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled at kitchen area.

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[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce and tomatoes not covered inside the walk in cooler.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside the reach in cooler under prep table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket, oven ,hood filters and vents soiled. Observed hand wash sinks soiled with mold like substance in front area and kitchen area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at the hand wash sink in the front area. Employee was able to provided soap.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to soda reach in coolers at front counter.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the manager unable to answer basic sanitation process of dirty dishes.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen area.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor at the kitchen area once the water sewage backed up from the floor.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no covered waste can in womens bathroom.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened drink on the preparation table.
[28-26-5] Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain by food preparation table in the kitchen in front of the walk in cooler and next to the hand wash sink. Also observed wastewater backing up through floor drain by the mop sink by the dry storage.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (121F - Reheating) inside the warmer. As per operator, less than three hours. Operator was advised to reheat chicken to 165F.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pots stored in dirty drawer next to warmer.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of cut tomatoes date marked 07-13-25. Per operator, forgot to remove old label.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed three clean knives stored on dirty prep table.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on top of the prep table.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); potato (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. Per operator food was prepped at 11am. Stop sale issued.

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