La Perla Foodtruck

3196 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33122
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Perla Foodtruck trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bottles thank you bags being used to stored raw beef. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean cooking utensils inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container s next to service window not inverted, manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes being stored on the floor next to front door. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Perla Foodtruck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Perla Foodtruck on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Perla Foodtruck?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Perla Foodtruck.

How does La Perla Foodtruck compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Perla Foodtruck most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Perla Foodtruck's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Perla Foodtruck have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Perla Foodtruck means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.