TAIPA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bowl of raw beef above ready to eat cooked potatoes inside reach in at the back area. Manager placed raw beef in the bottom. Corrected On-Site

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/ Observed no certified manager on site with 2 FOH employees and 3 kitchen employees at the time of establishment being opened. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection ending. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male and female bathrooms.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowl being used as a scoop for raw fish at prep table in kitchen. Also observed a can being used as a scoop for dried rice in back area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several tanks, 3 CO2, not secured in the back area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles, water marks and soiled vents in kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the door gaskets of reach in coolers at prep areas in kitchen, the door handle of reach in freezer chest in back area.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing for handwashing sink in kitchen.

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 scoop handle touching sugar in the large sugar bin in the back area and in small sugar container in coffee station in front area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provide to operator via email.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed on file March 14, 2025. Last inspection was conducted on Oct. 2, 2025. Manager was able to provided updated copy before inspection ended. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen and door gaskets of reach in freezers in back area. Observed accumulation of grease on stove hood filters.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat red onions, shrimp, blended red pepper sauce uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Also observed for cooked sweet potatoes in reach in cooler in the back area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of knife in poor repair. Manager discarded knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no label stored on top of prep table in kitchen.

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

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed inside desserts with not date marked.

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. Provided it to operator Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed cases in the kitchen area ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen, exit door area shows damage.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the kitchen floor

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lemons, bag of flour, bags of sugar cane stored on the storage area floor.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of fork, knife stored in the storage area floor.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under reach walls in kitchen area soiled

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over huancuania sauce inside flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the employee handled raw chicken and subsequently touched clean kitchen utensils without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee procedures were reviewed with the employee, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and glove usage. The employee then washed their hands and replaced their gloves."

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartments sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed 3 plastic containers with soy sauce stored on the floor, located at back kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen spatula and bowl for serving rice stored in standing water at 65 F.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Observed plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located on top of the entrance shelf.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawed at room temperature, located at dry storage area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile show water damage throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored in a rack at entrance of the the kitchen not inverted.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with sugar and salt not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located by reach in freezers.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Fish thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 Tea spoons and a brush stored in the hand wash sink at front counter.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water stored on the steam table at cook line.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler in kitchen

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in long term storage area

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Items in long term storage.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food-grade bags used to store food in upright coolers Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw vegetables in chest freezer by upright coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in prep reach in coolers grill area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a rice cooker table Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desserts packed not labeled Manager assigned some one to label product Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink area, and above grill area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of water stored without a lid above reach in cooler at grill station.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back walk of three compartment sink

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers or upright coolers.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored not covered in reach in coolers, Person in charge covered them . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor by grill area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces ready to be used in squeeze bottles not labeled in reach in cooler at grill station. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no graded food bags being used to store product in upright freezer in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed no graded food bags being used to store product in upright freezer in prep area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled next to wok station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed cutting boards soiled next to wok station. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by rice cooker next to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed hand washing sink blocked by rice cooker next to three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles cut and in disrepair at grill area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed ceiling tiles cut and in disrepair at grill area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed only back wall present at three compartment sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed only back wall present at three compartment sink area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled next to rice cooker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed microwave soiled next to rice cooker. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on floor next to cooking area, and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed unsealed concrete on floor next to cooking area, and three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed utility line on floor at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed exposed utility line on floor at three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in mop area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed walls soiled in mop area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauces in use not labeled at grill line, - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed bottles of sauces in use not labeled at grill line Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over beef franks inside reach in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw fish stored over cooked sweet potatoes and cooked potatoes. Manager stored raw fish container on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken boxes stored on top of raw beef. Manager stored chicken boxes under raw beef. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area, and above mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 90 F. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed above mop sink.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above chest freezer at storage area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters, gaskets on reach in coolers,and under steam table shelf.

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/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in handwash sink located in front counter. Person in charge provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing multipurpose cleaner not labeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense hot dog and rice.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in food preparation area.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by exit door.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage ceiling tiles in preparation area

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in preparation area

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken and missing under the three compartment sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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

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

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding by exit door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beverages on floor in storage room.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by three compartment sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach cooler located in storage room.

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 handle in contact with sugar.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 79°F.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified.