How many health inspections has LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS had?

LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS has had 47 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS ever been shut down?

Yes, LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS?

The most frequently cited violations at LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS

2060 S BAY ST, Eustis, FL 32726

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA PERLA TAPATIA MEXICAN KITCHEN INC · License: SEA4508590

LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS in Eustis, FL has 47 inspections on record with 449 total violations (9.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

47Inspections

449Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 10, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 11, 2021	Roach activity	14:35:00

Inspection History (47)

Apr 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 42 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 27, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 8, 2021 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jun 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 40 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 7, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 3, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 2, 2019 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 10, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 15, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 33 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Jul 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS had?: LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS has had 47 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS ever been shut down?: Yes, LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS?: The most frequently cited violations at LA PERLA TAPATIA MARIACHI TEQUILA AND TACOS are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.

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