TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD

Name: TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD
Address: 5751 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 33155, US
Rating: 61.7

5751 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 33155

License #2322682

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61.7 Grade F / 100

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TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.7 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 42 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 29 minor.

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Warning Issued
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack station with rusted shelves.
[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.
[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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath.
[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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen prep area.
[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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels stuck on containers at the dry rack station.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[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.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Coached manager on correct procedure.
[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.
[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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine.
[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.
[14-33-4] Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves next to dish machine.
[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.

Administrative complaint recommended
[16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3CS soiled with mold like substance.
[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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and bean sprouts not covered at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution at preparation area.
[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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
[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.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush at shelve over 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.
[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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner unlabeled at front counter. Manager labeled product.

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