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MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA LA PERLA LLC

1186 N NOVA RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117

License #7407685

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84.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA LA PERLA LLC in DAYTONA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 10, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 8 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [11-26-1] 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.
  • [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp and octopus thawing at room temperature.
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -pepsi brand cooler.
  • [53B-13-5] 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.
  • [03A-02-5] 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.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -corn meal, canned foods stored on kitchen floor.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -container of lighter fluid stored in food preparation area.
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