LA PERLA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
1396 SW 160 AVE · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33326
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone then proceeded to serve soup without handwashing. Employees complied. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees wash hands in cold water (76F) at handwashing sink in kitchen.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at large chest freezer by expo window – ice cream(not commercially packaged) and chili peppers (not commercially packaged) stored in same container as raw fish. Operator removed and stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche – diced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cigarette pack stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinsing wiping cloth at handwashing sink in kitchen.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and tiradito not marked as raw in menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed 5 employees on duty engaged in food manipulation without a manager present.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed 3 employees engaged in food manipulation without proof of training.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen (76F)
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in storage room.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing watch. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at mini fridge in kitchen by expo window.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer – container of octopus not covered. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:12 PM.
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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.