LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS
2060 S BAY ST, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-455-1941
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021041222 | Aug 11, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Shredded Chicken (57F - Cooling); Rice (55F - Cooling)
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in the kitchen.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm operator changed water. Rechecked 300 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Shredded Chicken (57F - Cooling); Rice (55F - Cooling)
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Too much in pans with pans covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef tongue in reach in freezer.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. box of soda. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall next to prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Operator cleaned. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Reach in freezer gasket in back kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior in the kitchen. Operator cleaned. Reach in freezer interior in back kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Pico De gallo (59F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf with clean pots and cutting board. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quart test kit no chlorine test kit.
Equipment in poor repair. Stove handle in the kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook lin. Operator removed.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner stored on prep table
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of purple liquid stored on prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor in dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on low boy cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - salsa reach in cooler
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons stored at Togo a area
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on steam table, make line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at frown bar used as dump sink.
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/
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
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handle on lowboy
Food stored on floor. - prepared tortilla chips next to soda rack.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Small black cold holding unit next to soda rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - outside patio hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flat top grill -Gasket on low boy
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - pepto stored with Togo containers
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans 78°
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored on dry rack in dish area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - interior of fryer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cups stored in front bar hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - 2 scrub brushes stored in hand sink next to drink machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - patio bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner stored on dry rack in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored in dry storage area. - vegetable and fruit in outside vegetable walk-in cooler.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice machine in back prep area.
Light not functioning. - 2 lights out in hood
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored on drying rack.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light not functioning in hood
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled
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
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler
Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Light not functioning in hood
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
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
Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen
Oct 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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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)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled
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.
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
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
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt container
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine
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
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets with broken wire baskets
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler
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
Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Light not functioning in hood
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located at exterior bar
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
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
Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 42 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority8 Intermediate27 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on prep table next to oil
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)
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.
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
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.
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
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. hand sink next to drink station. 2 in Prep kitchen
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
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at exterior bar
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt container
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine
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
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind ice machine 1 dead roach behind tortilla chips
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets with broken wire baskets
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler
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
Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Light not functioning in hood
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located at exterior bar
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
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
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
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks belt
Stored food not covered.Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered
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
Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen
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.