La Pergola Express in Inverness
Last inspected:
108 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450LA PERGOLA EXPRESS in Inverness has accumulated 202 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice: once for roach activity and once for rodent activity. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show repeated warnings and callbacks between 2023 and 2024, with enforcement stabilizing by mid-2025.
Most recent closure: March 24, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Pergola Express in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
La Pergola Express in Inverness: Emergency Closure History (2)
La Pergola Express in Inverness: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023019104 | $400.00 | Mar 24, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017021273 | $400.00 | Apr 26, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
La Pergola Express in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Pergola Express in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Pergola Express in Inverness last inspected?
- La Pergola Express in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Pergola Express in Inverness last shut down?
- La Pergola Express in Inverness was last shut down on March 24, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Pergola Express in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Pergola Express in Inverness are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has La Pergola Express in Inverness had?
- La Pergola Express in Inverness has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Pergola Express in Inverness find?
- La Pergola Express in Inverness was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Pergola Express in Inverness ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Pergola Express in Inverness has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has La Pergola Express in Inverness faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Pergola Express in Inverness has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has La Pergola Express in Inverness been fined?
- La Pergola Express in Inverness has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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