LA PERLA GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of plastic cups stored on the floor at preparation kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked foods not covered inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter, and kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter, and kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw chicken above raw beef. Operator moved chicken below for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at counter macaroni salad (55F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded and replaced with new salad; 43F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no kit or form at time of inspection. Inspector provided form via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in sink at front counter. Operator moved cup. Corrected On-Site

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 at time of inspection, no certified food manager present.

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. Observed new employee Daniela; 1 week at establishment. No agreement or training. Inspector provided form via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where food is kept on dry rack.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Odeysi Rivera 01-28-17

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of ice machine. Operator removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on ice machine that is soiled.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided form via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on prep table. Operator voluntarily threw away. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed jar of sugar with no label at coffee bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

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. Observed salmon in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at prep areas.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at prep area.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed can opener blade soiled, located at food preparation. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine, located at food preparation are not working. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed ice machine, located at food preparation are not working. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: During the callback inspection observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located near the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located near the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed on a bottom shelf of a prep table in the kitchen: rice, beans and sugar store inside Home Depot containers. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above a case of whole tomatoes. Discussed with the operator and provided the form for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: sweet plantains (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 45 minutes before the inspection. Operator reheated, 174F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the prep area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink and front counter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. Employees on the shift were trained. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink and front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large ice machine in the prep area not working.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment, underneath and behind equipment.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Kitchen: rice and beans stored inside Home Depot buckets. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area, on top of the large oven: Moro rice with beans (107F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheated in the oven 174F reheat. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the three compartment sink: dirty containers and pans stored on and inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the ice machine.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on the prep table by the three compartment sink: open Jupina can with soda stored on the prep table with raw beef nearby. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for the ice machine falls off when is door is opened.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease buildup underneath the three compartment sink, behind the large oven, and the cook line. Walk in cooler floor soiled with old food.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Next to the hand washing sink by the front counter: container with squeeze bottles of mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/p and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Nearby the mop sink.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in the kitchen on a shelf below the presser: rice and beans stored in Home Depot buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Observed in the kitchen on a shelf below the presser: rice and beans stored in Home Depot buckets. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed can operator soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of the callback inspection observed cutting board soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty container stored inside hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of callback inspection observed plastic bucket stored inside at the front counter hand washing sink. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of the callback inspection did not observed current division license displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of the callback inspection observed employee drink stored on top of prep table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside walk in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of the callback inspection observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the front counter hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of the callback inspection observed hand washing sink located at front counter with no hand washing sign. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: At the time of the callback inspection observed walk in cooler shelve rusted. Time Extended

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the steam table at the front counter: cooked cooked chicken (89°F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 180° F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since 10/01/2021. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching face mask and continued engaging food preparation, not using proper hand washing techniques. Explained employees proper hand washing techniques. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink been block by a table with bag of beans on top located in the kitchen area. Operator moved table to another area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with plastic bag stored inside next to the ice machine. Operator removed all plastic bag from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to ice machine in prep table. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to ice machine in prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and glasses stored on top of prep table in front of ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the back prep area floor.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the prep area and behind the ice machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation