TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD

Name: TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD
Address: 5751 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 33155, US
Rating: 46.8

5751 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 33155

License #2322682

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46.8 Grade F / 100

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TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46.8 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 April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 8 critical, 8 major, 45 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 13, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and freezer door gaskets torn.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack station with rusted shelves.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen prep area.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/24.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside up in walk in freezer on floor.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth in kitchen prep area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter with rusted shelves.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle at front counter containing lime juice with no label.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs stored on oven door handle at the cook line.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of salt and rice in dry storage area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels stuck on containers at the dry rack station.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-33-4] Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves next to dish machine.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Coached manager on correct procedure.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line and sugar containers unlabeled at front counter and kitchen area. Sugar containers were labeled.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed two preparation tables missing on section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution at preparation area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line and sugar containers unlabeled at front counter and kitchen area. Sugar containers were labeled.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner unlabeled at front counter. Manager labeled product.
[16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3CS soiled with mold like substance.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine.
[14-33-4] Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves next to dish machine.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); marinade beef heart (63F - Cold Holding); seafood mixed bag (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cook line.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 70F at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes at walk-in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed chicha drink stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed two preparation tables missing on section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); marinade beef heart (63F - Cold Holding); seafood mixed bag (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cook line. As per manager 4 hours.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and employee closed container of drink stored over preparation tables at preparation area. Belongings were removed from tables.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Coached manager on correct procedure.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor at office area. Dead roach was removed from floor.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush at shelve over cook line.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet at cook line with no vacuum breaker.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with a chlorine cone of 0 ppm.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and bean sprouts not covered at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.

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