MEMORIES OF PERU
MEMORIES OF PERU is one of Central Florida's sharpest contradictions: 4.9 stars from 10,885 diners, and an F health grade from the state. People plainly love the food. The inspection report tells a rougher story.
That F comes from 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 18 basic violations cited on May 5, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 2% of Orange County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. And the direction isn't reassuring: its recent inspections have been sliding, not recovering. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.
Loved (4.9★) but failing (F, 52/100) · safer than 2% of Orange County
Get directions Call (407) 704-4014
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to MEMORIES OF PERU, by Florida DBPR grade:
- SUBWAY #749
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (52/100)
- Violations
- 23 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 18 basic
- Address
- 8204 CRYSTAL CLEAR LN 1600, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Categories
- Peruvian restaurant, Bar, Restaurant, Seafood restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.9 stars (10885 reviews)
- Seats
- 80
- Phone
- (407) 704-4014
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Popularity and sanitation part ways on this listing. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
5 stars is the modal score, given by 29 of the 30 reviewers who rated. Of the 30 rated reviews, 29 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. Conspicuously absent: wait times, which no reviewer brings up.
Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen an F (52/100), with 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 18 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. That inspection was on May 5, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 2% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were potentially hazardous foods properly thawed and cross-contamination.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. Everything above is computed from the 30 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 30 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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La comida increíble y la atención de Arianna muy buena, atenta siempre
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Un gran servicio de parte de Arianna!
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Causa de pollo and picarones were really good. Service was excellent by Dario
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Great service from the waiter Arianna. This place continues to deliver great Peruvian food to experience.
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Very good Peruvian food, people amazing and the food out of this world. Hablar con Dario para que los atienda
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Great food and service by Arianna
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Great service! Our waitress was Celeste, and she was very attentive and sweet to us. Super informative and patient. We love the food here as well and the vibe is positive and welcoming.
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Celeste was helpful and kind.
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La comida muy deliciosa , la atencion rápida, y muy amable de Arianna , gracias fue una buena experiencia !!
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Comida muy rica y buena atención, nos atendió celeste
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Celeste nos atendio muy bien. Excelente servicio👍
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He comido Pollo asado en Lima, y este pollo no le llega al sabor, le sentí exceso de comino. Que pena! No me gustó. El servicio es muy cordial y las meseras muy alegres y preocupadas por si necesito algo más.
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Great Service by Celeste.
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Celeste nos atendió de forma muy amable. Hizo mucho mejor nuestra experiencia en Memories of Peru.
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La comida fue muy rica y deliciosa, la mesera Celeste fue muy amable y atenta, la recomiendo mucho. Voy a volver muchas veces más
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Nuestra mesera (Celeste) fue excelente con nosotros!
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La comida deliciosa, excelente servicio por parte de Dario
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La comida estuvo estupenda y la atención de la señorita Arianna estuvo estupenda. Tuve una agradable experiencia.
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Food was amazing definitely coming back
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Delicious food and great service by Arianna
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Celeste is the best
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Celeste was amazing ! Food and drinks weee super delicious ! I highly recommended 😻😻😻
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Excelente servicio de la mesonera Celeste!
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Arianna buen servicio , la comida muy buena excelente y la mejor recomendacion me ayudo en elegir todo mis platos
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Arianna fue espectacular su servicio, nosotros veníamos antes más o menos tiempo de pandemia pero el servicio, atmósfera comida es espectacular
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El servicio de dario fue muy bueno
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Muchas gracias por la atención Darío!
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Muy bien servicio gracias celeste por tu atención
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Despite my annoying family she was beyond professional it was very appreciated
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Arianna gave us a lovely lunch servive
Overall Score
39 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 12 to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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May 5, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 18 basic
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 32 — Bathrooms (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
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December 12, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic
- 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: May 5, 2026