LA PERLA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
1396 SW 160 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen and prep areas.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed cases with food stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed container with soup stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from TCS sauce in flip top cooler. Operator relocate eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held in flip to cooler at 44 F. Per operator, cheese transfer to cooler 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed cheese in reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. -Observed container with soup stored in walk in cooler not date mark. Per operator, soup cooked from yesterday more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Same **Time Extended**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone then proceeded to serve soup without handwashing. Employees complied. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed at bar - employee grab trash can with bare hands then proceeded to grab clean glass cup, served ice and poured water. **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at large chest freezer by expo window - ice cream(not commercially packaged) and chili peppers (not commercially packaged) stored in same container as raw fish. Operator removed and stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed at large chest freezer by expo window - cooked corn (not commercially packaged) and seaweed (not commercially packaged) stored in same container as raw fish. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in storage room.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing watch. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at mini fridge in kitchen by expo window.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer - container of octopus not covered. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone then proceeded to serve soup without handwashing. Employees complied. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees wash hands in cold water (76F) at handwashing sink in kitchen.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at large chest freezer by expo window - ice cream(not commercially packaged) and chili peppers (not commercially packaged) stored in same container as raw fish. Operator removed and stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche - diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cigarette pack stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinsing wiping cloth at handwashing sink in kitchen.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and tiradito not marked as raw in menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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/ Observed 5 employees on duty engaged in food manipulation without a manager present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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. Observed 3 employees engaged in food manipulation without proof of training.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen (76F)
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).