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LA PERLA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

1396 SW 160 AVE · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33326

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3759512
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13853204
DBPR license1618570

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (55F – Cooling) per operator rice was placed in walk-in cooler last night. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored on top of a container of cooked risotto. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken stored directly over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw beef stored over seafood mix mussels shrimp calamari

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (55F – Cooling) per operator rice was placed in walk-in cooler last night.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table cooked quarter chickens (121-131F – Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade

#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in true 2 door cooler chicken salad prepared more than 24 hours.

#16Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink on expo line employee turn on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Storage room

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryers

#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener sleeve.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler various items not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50 Ppm quaternary. Operator added another tablet rechecked 200 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.