MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA LA PERLA LLC
1186 N NOVA RD, Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 386-275-3629
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found in ice cream area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -corn at 45°f in upright reach in cooler at cookline.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 at cookline.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage area.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of food debris and grease on shelving in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -smoothie/shake cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease in back kitchen area.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork at 45°f in cooler drawer. Drawer not fully closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice at 125°f at cookline. Cooked 2 hours ago. Operator began reheating process.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -container of lighter fluid stored in food preparation area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. -corn meal, canned foods stored on kitchen floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -pepsi brand cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp and octopus thawing at room temperature.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -chlorine at 10ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in ice cream area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitcher stored in handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee phone stored on prep table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with cleaner hanging on cart with food and single service items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food stored on floor. -bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen.
Jun 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with degreaser/cleaner hanging on shelf above tortillas.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher and grill brush stored in hand wash sink at cookline.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups used to dispense chopped tomatoes, chopped peppers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cookline.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of onions stored under handwash sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door missing self closer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -sleeve of styrofoam cups stored on floor behind front counter.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner hanging on rack over peppers.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -battery dead in probe thermometer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foood. -soufflé cup used to dispense peepers.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
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.