LA PERLA TAPATIA
Bay Street
Florida, 32726
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor in dish area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on low boy cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - salsa reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons stored at Togo a area Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner stored on prep table Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen area. - fry baskets - can opener - soda gun nozzle at Fromm bar. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of purple liquid stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handle on lowboy
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - prepared tortilla chips next to soda rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Small black cold holding unit next to soda rack
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - outside patio hand sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flat top grill -Gasket on low boy
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on steam table, make line Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at frown bar used as dump sink. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 1 new Hire
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored in dry storage area. - vegetable and fruit in outside vegetable walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice machine in back prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 lights out in hood Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored on drying rack. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - pepto stored with Togo containers Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans 78°
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored on dry rack in dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - interior of fryer
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cups stored in front bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - 2 scrub brushes stored in hand sink next to drink machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - patio bar Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored on dry rack in dish area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ran covers in walk-in cooler heavily soiled. Gaskets exterior walk in cooler stored Hood filters heavily soiled in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Gaskets exterior walk in cooler stored **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors to exterior going to outside cooler Door to basement storage area not self closing open to outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Dirt way opened in wall and storage area containing tortilla chip warmer, a small refrigerator, a storage rack and soda bag in box tower added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
16
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt container Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted stored on clean rack in dish room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets with broken wire baskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler Tortilla chip containers stored on floor near walk in cooler Food stored on floor in exterior walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located at exterior bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ran covers in walk-in cooler heavily soiled. Gaskets exterior walk in cooler stored Hood filters heavily soiled in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors to exterior going to outside cooler Door to basement storage area not self closing open to outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator from 8am house made salsa verde (89F - Cooling); cooked chicken soup (87F - Cooling) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cups stored in hand sink next to drink station. - hank sink blocked with rack at front bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Dirt way opened in wall and storage area containing tortilla chip warmer, a small refrigerator, a storage rack and soda bag in box tower added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 new hires Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
8
Basic
27
Total
42
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt container Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted stored on clean rack in dish room Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind ice machine 1 dead roach behind tortilla chips Admin Complaint
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored above spices on spice rack Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in kitchen Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets with broken wire baskets Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler Tortilla chip containers stored on floor near walk in cooler Food stored on floor in exterior walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in hood Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located at exterior bar Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ran covers in walk-in cooler heavily soiled. Gaskets exterior walk in cooler stored Hood filters heavily soiled in kitchen Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors to exterior going to outside cooler Door to basement storage area not self closing open to outside Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water turned off to hot water on Handsink located in prep area Drain pipe under pre rinse sink in dish room broken off Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks belt Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Exterior Court yard where exterior walk in cooler is located has stored 3 burner range and propane tank per operator not used by kitchen Bicycles Mop buckets Coolers Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on prep table next to oil Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator from 8am house made salsa verde (89F - Cooling); cooked chicken soup (87F - Cooling) Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 small flying insects on wall in basement storage area accessed by exterior of kitchen containing single service items and beer. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat garlic in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings and urine located on napkins to be discarded and plastic covering styrofoam cups in basement storage area accessed by exterior of kitchen containing single service items and beer. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.per operator from 8am house made salsa verde (89F - Cooling); cooked chicken soup (87F - Cooling) see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken soup and house made salsa verde cooling at room temperature Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cups stored in hand sink next to drink station. - hank sink blocked with rack at front bar. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink next to drink station. 2 in Prep kitchen Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. Dirt way opened in wall and storage area containing tortilla chip warmer, a small refrigerator, a storage rack and soda bag in box tower added Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 new hires Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at exterior bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - foods not dated prepared 3 days prior. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 42 total violations (7 high priority, 8 intermediate, 27 basic).