LA PERLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2
1265 LANE AVE S STE 9, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-379-0657
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Seven live roaches behind clear door cooler on cracks wooden bar. Three live roaches on floor in bar area. One live roach on wall between triple sink and cooler. One live roach on counter top near microwave.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026009742 | Dec 18, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw shrimp stored over frozen fries. Manager properly stored food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Menudo dated 2/13/26
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk not date marked. Per employee milk was opened on Sunday. Employee date marked container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes from drink dispenser stored in hand wash sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door cooler.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor near triple sink drain.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in Two reach in coolers.
Dec 22, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Seven live roaches behind clear door cooler on cracks wooden bar. Three live roaches on floor in bar area. One live roach on wall between triple sink and cooler. One live roach on counter top near microwave.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead on floor in dining area. One dead roach on bottom of rolling blue cart. One dead roach on wall near hand wash sink.
Dec 20, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Seven live roaches behind clear door cooler on cracks wooden bar. Three live roaches on floor in bar area. One live roach on wall between triple sink and cooler. One live roach on counter top near microwave.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead on floor in dining area. One dead roach on bottom of rolling blue cart. One dead roach on wall near hand wash sink.
Dec 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Seven live roaches behind clear door cooler on cracks wooden bar. Three live roaches on floor in bar area. One live roach on wall between triple sink and cooler. One live roach on counter top near microwave.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead on floor in dining area. One dead roach on bottom of rolling blue cart. One dead roach on wall near hand wash sink.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee chopping onions with no gloves on. Onions are chopped in bulk for later use. Onions offered on menu raw as a garnish and condiment. Spoke with the manager about using gloves he spoke with employee she put on gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to store French fries and tortillas in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red stain marks on white cutting board.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining double door cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop stored in large ice machine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in clear door display case.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black build up on stainless steel behind stove. Gasket on white freezer.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near restroom and mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Whole cooked chickens and pork stored in cooler uncovered.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Upright stainless cooler at end of cooks line.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding) food items stored in flip top cooler on cooks line. Per manager the temperature was 41F or below. Manager put food items in an ice bath.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding) food items stored in flip top cooler on cooks line. Per manager the temperature was 41F or below. Manager put food items in an ice bath.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. All tags not marked with last date served. Spoke with manager about dating oyster tags when the last serving of each case is sold.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of meat prepared at location not date marked in cooler. Spoke with manager about date marking food items with a 7 day shelf life.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom door.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in the coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf with dry storage condiments.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on double door cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on chorizo and other meats stored in reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice in red cooler used to make drinks.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts stored in clear door cooler in dining area.
Stored food not covered. Cooked Chicken stored in cooler uncovered.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in upright cooler on cooks line.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certifications are expired.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect in kitchen area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salsa (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the flip top cooler from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the flip top cooler from previous day
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certifications are expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand wash sink, employee removed bucket
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex Rest room door don't close all the way when not in use
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line Reach in cooler in back of establishment
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar in white bin, employee properly stored scoop
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in clear door cooler- labels only have the description of food and the date it was prepared
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In kitchen area near sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Single service cups and lids stored on floor in server area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of beef thawing near back door at room temperature
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light bulb missing in 2 upright coolers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored inside, employee labeled container sugar
Sep 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cut corn in upright reach in freezer
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. No written procedures provided, inspector emailed manager written procedures for vomit and diarrhea
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained yellow cutting board
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Orange solution stored on mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door don't close all the way
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, employee moved beverage
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked food storage container used to store meat fats
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Labels only have description and date at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam food containers stored on floor at entrance to kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in bucket on table near mop sink
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in upright reach in cooler at end of cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area between flip top cooler and rice cookers
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger Pattie's stored over mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer near ice machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket and cups in hand wash sink, employee moved all items from hand wash sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near mop sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared onsite not date marked. Employee date marked cooked pork during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Yellow solution stored on mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door don't completely close when going in and out
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in the reach in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Large black food storage pans
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in cooler located in dining area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee Cutting onions/ bagging chopped onions with bare hands. Spoke to employee about bare hand contact with ready to eat food items. Onions can be used as a garnish or raw ingredients. Employee washed hands and put on gloves during inspection
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. One moldy zucchini
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored on counter near mop sink
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. No written procedures provided at inspection, emailed manager clean up procedures during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained yellow cutting board
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. Only one employee signature, manager had all employees sign form during inspection
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser near triple sink not able to dispense paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Yellow spray bottle stored near mop sink, employee labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room door
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line reach in cooler and shelf above steam table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container used to store oil
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Package label is missing product identity/description of product and name and address where desserts were made- Flan, gelatin, tres leche stored in sliding glass door cooler in dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on flip top cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of To go food boxes/ lids stored on floor in the hallway
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Reach in cooler in prep area where cooked foods are stored
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter when not in use
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