Taqueria La Perla
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
22
Score
Taqueria La Perla appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Taqueria La Perla was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Taqueria La Perla's latest score of 22 falls below the Daytona Beach average of 71. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee phone stored on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with degreaser/cleaner hanging on shelf above tortillas. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher and grill brush stored in hand wash sink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door missing self closer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups used to dispense chopped tomatoes, chopped peppers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment at cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of onions stored under handwash sink. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -sleeve of styrofoam cups stored on floor behind front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
32
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner hanging on rack over peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -battery dead in probe thermometer
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foood. -soufflé cup used to dispense peepers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
64
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans and beef at 54°f in reach in cooler. Operator stated placed in cooler this morning 1 hour prior. Operator moved to another cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid duster stored on shelf with food items.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ladies restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee jacket stored on bag of black beans.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout containers stored on floor in storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter bar area.
14-06-4
39
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored in front counter area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef and hot dogs at 49°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef and hot dogs at 49°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemical bottle stored in food preparation area.
41-10-4
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and beans in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter area
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed, shelving in front counter area.
14-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of rice.
08B-38-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Perla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Perla on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Perla?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Perla.
How does Taqueria La Perla compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Taqueria La Perla most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Taqueria La Perla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Perla have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria La Perla means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria La Perla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Perla is inspected around three times per year on average.
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