Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

841 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Overview

Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale averaged 5.96 violations per inspection across 27 inspections, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 161 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations centered on handwashing and food contact surface sanitation, appearing repeatedly across inspections in 2024 and 2025. Proper cooking temperatures were cited as high-priority violations in multiple inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $1,040 in fines. The inspection record shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues: handwashing violations appeared in at least 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in 5 consecutive inspections between March and September 2025. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 documented one high-priority handwashing violation and two food contact surface violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
161Violations
0Closures
$1,040in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $1,040.00

Disciplinary action history for Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2021058847 $1,040.00 Nov 15, 2021 Panama City Beach

Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale had?
Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale find?
Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
Has Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
How much has Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Kousine Peruvian Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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