PERUVIAN GRILL

Name: PERUVIAN GRILL
Address: 3131 CLARK RD UNIT 103, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 63.8

3131 CLARK RD UNIT 103, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6805772

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

63.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 1, 2026 · 10 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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PERUVIAN GRILL in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 5 critical, 1 major, 28 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in cooler behind the front counter.
[14-36-5] Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of liquid shortening stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. Observed a box of limes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above shelving with packaged foods not properly shielded.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red recharge zone near the rear exit. For reporting purposes only.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan blades soiled with an accumulation of dust for a portable fan in the kitchen. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled with food debris.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a box of unwashed limes in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs due to temperature abuse.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
[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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in cooler behind the front counter.
[14-36-5] Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go boxes stored unprotected behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the to go containers.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed metal folding chairs blocking the path to the rear exit in the dining room.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles near the three compartment sink.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed cilantro sauce with mayonnaise containing egg (45F - Cold Holding) in small refrigerator behind front counter. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red recharge zone near the rear exit. For reporting purposes only.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of liquid shortening stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. Observed a box of limes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old date label on a cleaned metal container in the kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed cilantro sauce with mayonnaise containing egg (45F - Cold Holding) in small refrigerator behind front counter. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food prep table in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan blades soiled with an accumulation of dust for a portable fan in the kitchen. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled with food debris.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above shelving with packaged foods not properly shielded.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of air freshener stored on top of the ice machine behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the air freshener.