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LA PERRADA COMPANY

3800 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954-451-5545

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619139
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cookline used as dump sink. Evidence by large meat and other food particles found inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cookline used as dump sink. Evidence by large meat and other food particles found inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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 food manager at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked plantains stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, plantains cooked on 02/27/2026.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in container with potato chips. Operator removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in chest freezer raw pork, not in original packaging, over frozen French fries. Operator removed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; sausage (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food over fill line. Operator placed item in 2 door reach in cooler for quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dice tomatoes in walk in cooler not date marked. Prepared over 24hrs ago as per operator. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers in back storage room in direct contact with floor
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Inside reach in freezer, frozen plantains left uncovered. Inside kitchen lowboy cooler below flip top, observed raw beef stored uncovered. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn (133F - Hot Holding). Operator made to reheat in microwave until food is 165F or above
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink behind front counter blocked by cart. Inaccessible until cart is moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator corrected to proper 100ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating
Basic/12B-02-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading in excess of 200ppm chlorine. Manager drained and remade sink to proper 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at cook line reading in excess of 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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/ PIC Marta Isabell Ladino
Intermediate/53A-05-6
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in water at 80F on grill.
Basic/10-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and panko breadcrumbs in back storage area missing labels.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.