LA PERLA EL RINCON DEL MAR
13742-13746 SW 152 ST, Miami FL 33177
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Manage stored products properly.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017057872 | Nov 30, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2015042225 | Sep 14, 2015 | Oct 8, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Manager stored products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Manage stored products properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet on wall rusted.
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at handwash sink located next to the second walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across cook.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored at prep table across cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dry storage floor soiled with rice and other food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of black and white beans stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 cases of swai next to triple sink. Coach manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at cook line not labeled. Manager labeled products.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked shrimp, raw squid, raw cut swai stored in walk in freezer at the chicken area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop for white rice at steam table.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at cook line. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of walk in cooler at chicken preparation area/ oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler at chicken preparation area / oven.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across fryers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at dry storage area exit door, and chicken preparation area/ oven exit door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the chicken preparation area reach in coolers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handwash sink when valve is closed at the kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate25 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used as a liner for spinach. Employee removed paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked Yuca at walk in cooler. Manager removed cooked yuca.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mussels (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mixed see food (45F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); raw squid (54F - Cold Holding); raw whole fish (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding - cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) reach in coolers at cook line. As per employee products placed in unit 2 hours prior. Manager placed products in ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hanwash sink next to the chicken preparation area blocked by trash can and a carton box. Employee removed remove trash can and carton box.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 yellow wiping cloth stored inside of the handwash sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Employee removed cloths.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked shrimp, raw squid, raw cut swai stored in walk in freezer at the chicken area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop for white rice at steam table.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at cook line. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of walk in cooler at chicken preparation area/ oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler at chicken preparation area / oven.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. manager posted the license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across fryers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal blue Stanley cup stored at preparation table across fryers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored at preparation table across fryers. Employee removed personal phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed buckets not properly air-dried at shelves near the dishwasher and triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not sanitized between washing and rinsing. Observed three compartment used for washing and rinsing only. Manager fixed three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitized.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at dry storage area exit door, and chicken preparation area/ oven exit door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed 4 buckets of sauces stored on floor at walk in cooler in the chicken preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water at 71F. Manager discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the chicken preparation area reach in coolers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink next to the whole chicken oven.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handwash sink when valve is closed at the kitchen entrance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at cooked line not labeled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes of potatoes stored in front of exit door at dry storage area.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom.
very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the beverage station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a broken tile in the walk in freezer.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in water at 69°F. Employee removed the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the beverage station.Employee removed it.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (59 F) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee food was placed less than 1 hour. Ice was placed on top of the food.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was +300 ppm at the sushi bar. Employee adjusted the solution to 100 ppm
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile grout is missing throughout the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with chicken inside stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employee placed food at least 6 inches off the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed then.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water @80° F. Operator removed the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 PPM. Operator removed the water to get 100 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee provided it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Employee removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards at the preparation table not longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone at the preparation table. Operator removed it.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in front of the grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed under cutting board at the ceviche and at the bar station. Employee removed them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Employee labeled the sugar container.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef. Operator placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed Server handled soiled dishes and returned to dining area without washing hands. Employees were coach to wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of old like substance. Located by the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled by the ceviche station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed metal pans wet nesting at dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located in front of the grill.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil and another with vintage r stored on the floor. Operator removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under yellow cutting board. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the ceviche area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.