Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

EL BUZO PERUVIAN CUISINE

5675 N ATLANTIC AVE, STE 110, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 8, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24564931

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24564928

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers in flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line are soiled

23-03-4

Detail 24564932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of coolers behind front counter are soiled. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24564929

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe for hand wash sink at front counter is disconnected. Trash can under sink being used to catch waste water

25-32-4

Detail 24564930

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Used aluminum pans stored on shelf for future use. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24228638

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored cooked rice. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24228639

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label

31A-11-4

Detail 24228635

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line used as dump sink

06-09-1

Detail 24228637

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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE

23-03-4

Detail 24228636

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler is soiled

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-02-5

Detail 23604602

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daylin

36-32-5

Detail 23604606

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over dining area. Insulation is exposed

08B-38-4

Detail 23604605

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23604603

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo soup cups stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23604604

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand wash sink at front counter

02D-01-5

Detail 23604607

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 23313576

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm.

08A-05-6

Detail 23313577

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler to right of cook line. Raw fish stored over vegetables and hot dogs. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23313575

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.

11-26-1

Detail 23313574

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. Issued operator documentation. New hire read and signed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23313578

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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE

Jun 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-16-4

Detail 22864494

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of vegetable reach in cooler in back corner of prep area is soiled

36-50-4

Detail 22864493

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors and ceiling tiles are soiled Warning

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 22584530

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over limes in reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22195310

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over whipped cream cans in reach in cooler across from triple sink. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01D-05-5

Detail 22195313

High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction available for shrimp sold in traditional ceviche. Operator was able to have a letter emailed from the distributor during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22195311

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler to right of cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 22195312

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food additives stored on floor in corner near kitchen door. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22195314

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping. Operator began to clean Corrective Action Taken

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21697909

Intermediate - 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. Reviewed 2017 update and emailed form Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21697908

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and seared tuna on menu and Togo menus not identified. Operator marked during inspection Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21697906

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. Reviewed 2017 update and emailed form Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21697910

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler to right of cook line is torn

10-20-4

Detail 21697905

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21697907

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in hallway. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 21335978

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 2 Raw shell eggs over cooked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21335973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 122f Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 21335977

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

28-02-4

Detail 21335976

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pooling in floor of refrigerator, salad unit.

08B-47-4

Detail 21335979

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jug of oil.

23-03-4

Detail 21335974

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. mop sink.

29-49-6

Detail 21335975

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20831759

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cartons of cream. . Raw beef over raw fish. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20831762

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans, silverware. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20831764

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device , no soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-10-5

Detail 20831761

Basic - Food container/utensil in-use not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Breading bowl, caked on food debris. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20831763

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

16-46-4

Detail 20831760

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02B-04-5

Detail 20503633

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche not noted on menu as raw. Marked on menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20503630

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans made 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20503632

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright cooler gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 20503631

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil.

10-20-4

Detail 20503629

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