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MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA LA PERLA LLC

MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA LA PERLA LLC maintains a 1.4/5 food safety rating based on 2 health department inspections in DAYTONA BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1186 N NOVA RD, DAYTONA BEACH 32117

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457101

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -corn meal, canned foods stored on kitchen floor.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -pepsi brand cooler.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp and octopus thawing at room temperature.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -chlorine at 10ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork at 45°f in cooler drawer. Drawer not fully closed.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice at 125°f at cookline. Cooked 2 hours ago. Operator began reheating process.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -container of lighter fluid stored in food preparation area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908728

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in ice cream area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitcher stored in handwashing sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.