La Perla El Rincon Del Mar
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
30
Score
La Perla El Rincon Del Mar, located at 13742-13746 Sw 152 St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 12, 2026, with a score of 30. This inspection identified 3 critical, 1 major, and 13 minor violations. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly high-risk outcomes across its 10 scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Manage stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet on wall rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen entrance.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at handwash sink located next to the second walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across cook. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored at prep table across cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dry storage floor soiled with rice and other food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of black and white beans stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 cases of swai next to triple sink. Coach manager.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at cook line not labeled. Manager labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked shrimp, raw squid, raw cut swai stored in walk in freezer at the chicken area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed cooked shrimp, raw squid, raw cut swai stored in walk in freezer at the chicken area. **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop for white rice at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed no handle plastic cup used as scoop for white rice at steam table. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at cook line. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of walk in cooler at chicken preparation area/ oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed ceiling tiles missing on top of walk in cooler at chicken preparation area/ oven. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler at chicken preparation area / oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler at chicken preparation area / oven. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across fryers. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at dry storage area exit door, and chicken preparation area/ oven exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed at dry storage area exit door, and chicken preparation area/ oven exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at dry storage area **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the chicken preparation area reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed gaskets soiled at the chicken preparation area reach in coolers.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use at the cook line. **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handwash sink when valve is closed at the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed water leaking from pipe at handwash sink when valve is closed at the kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: During callback inspection observed throughout the kitchen wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 25 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used as a liner for spinach. Employee removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked Yuca at walk in cooler. Manager removed cooked yuca. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mussels (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mixed see food (45F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding); raw squid (54F - Cold Holding); raw whole fish (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding - cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) reach in coolers at cook line. As per employee products placed in unit 2 hours prior. Manager placed products in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hanwash sink next to the chicken preparation area blocked by trash can and a carton box. Employee removed remove trash can and carton box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 yellow wiping cloth stored inside of the handwash sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Employee removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked shrimp, raw squid, raw cut swai stored in walk in freezer at the chicken area. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop for white rice at steam table. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at cook line. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of walk in cooler at chicken preparation area/ oven. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler at chicken preparation area / oven. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. manager posted the license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards has cut marks at reach in coolers across fryers. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal blue Stanley cup stored at preparation table across fryers. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored at preparation table across fryers. Employee removed personal phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed buckets not properly air-dried at shelves near the dishwasher and triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at dry storage area exit door, and chicken preparation area/ oven exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 buckets of sauces stored on floor at walk in cooler in the chicken preparation area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water at 71F. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the chicken preparation area reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink next to the whole chicken oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handwash sink when valve is closed at the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at cooked line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized between washing and rinsing . Observed three compartment used for washing and rinsing only. Manager fixed three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-16-4
14
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (59 F) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee food was placed less than 1 hour. Ice was placed on top of the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was +300 ppm at the sushi bar. Employee adjusted the solution to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile grout is missing throughout the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with chicken inside stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employee placed food at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed then. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water @80° F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in preparation table.
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 PPM. Operator removed the water to get 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards at the preparation table not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone at the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in front of the grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed under cutting board at the ceviche and at the bar station. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Employee labeled the sugar container. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
47
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef. Operator placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed Server handled soiled dishes and returned to dining area without washing hands. Employees were coach to wash hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of old like substance. Located by the walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled by the ceviche station.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed metal pans wet nesting at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located in front of the grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil and another with vintage r stored on the floor. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under yellow cutting board . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the ceviche area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ea food mix (45 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the manager for less than two hours. Manager added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken broth (88 F - Hot Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager for less than two hours. Manager moved the product to the stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb under three compartment sink chicken station.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw fish stored over French fried. Manager relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over butter and vegetables. And raw veal stored over cooked soup and sauces at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over calamari at walk-in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the FMC unaware how to calibrate the thermometer.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by ice cooler at front counter and front line chicken station. Operator moved the ice cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout the kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of food and debris at walk in cooler chicken station.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor next to steam table. Operator moved the container to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at walk in freezer and walk in cooler with glass shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at preparation area next to reach in cooler and women and men bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gasket soiled. And exterior of ice machine soiled. And spray hose soiled at three compartment sink at chicken station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-cooler at preparation area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified by common name at front counter and squeezes bottle at shelf on preparation table not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over walk-in cooler chicken station.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed cleaned and sanitized glasses stored under hand wash sink not protected of water splash from hand wash sink..
24-15-4
14
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
21
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