La Perla Tapatia
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, La Perla Tapatia has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
La Perla Tapatia's latest score of 55 falls below the Eustis average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Pico De gallo (59F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf with clean pots and cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quart test kit no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stove handle in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook lin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner stored on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen area. - fry baskets - can opener - soda gun nozzle at Fromm bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of purple liquid stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on low boy cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - salsa reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons stored at Togo a area **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
50
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on steam table, make line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at frown bar used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 1 new Hire
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handle on lowboy
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - prepared tortilla chips next to soda rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Small black cold holding unit next to soda rack
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - outside patio hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flat top grill -Gasket on low boy
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
47
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
95
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator from 8am house made salsa verde (89F - Cooling); cooked chicken soup (87F - Cooling) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener Cutting board located in kitchen soiled Interior fryer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cups stored in hand sink next to drink station. - hank sink blocked with rack at front bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dirt way opened in wall and storage area containing tortilla chip warmer, a small refrigerator, a storage rack and soda bag in box tower added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 new hires **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets with broken wire baskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Exit door next to bathrooms and kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located in Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler Tortilla chip containers stored on floor near walk in cooler Food stored on floor in exterior walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels located at exterior bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
33-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ran covers in walk-in cooler heavily soiled. Gaskets exterior walk in cooler stored Hood filters heavily soiled in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors to exterior going to outside cooler Door to basement storage area not self closing open to outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt container **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in prep area and over dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted stored on clean rack in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
22
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in a walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink stored in Ice at front bar.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front bar hand sink Hand sink next to drink station
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 4 new employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front bar hand sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of Front bar hand sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states Red Snapper. Operator removed the word red from menu. **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food Bulk flour, salt
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon stored in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Whate and red cutting boards stored on drying rack.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
12B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of vegetable in walk-in cooler Bag n box stored on floor next to drink rack.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at front bar. Drink station in server area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Coca Cola cooler at front bar Cold holding units in kitchen area
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice, flour, bean , black beans, sugar, chicken base
02D-01-5
11
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Perla Tapatia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Perla Tapatia on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Perla Tapatia?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Perla Tapatia.
How does La Perla Tapatia compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
La Perla Tapatia most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has La Perla Tapatia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Perla Tapatia have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Perla Tapatia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Perla Tapatia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Perla Tapatia is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants