RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA
717 N DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen, cooked tortilla chips stored in non-food grade bags. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in coolers, Raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw fish. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen in reach in coolers, cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. At kitchen reach in cooler, milk (48F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator moved item to different cooler to quick chill.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked rice (101F – Hot Holding). Operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen, hand wash sink not accessible due to cutting board on sink, blocking it from use.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen, handwashing sink used for other purposes as evident by knife, and cutting board in sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At kitchen reach in coolers, several food items-soup, cooked beans, cooked chicken, per operator prepared onsite and stored over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking for foods prepared onsite and held over 24 hours require proper date marking.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 1
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink in disrepair.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.