How many health inspections has RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA had?

RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA ever been shut down?

No, RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA?

The most frequently cited violations at RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA are: Handwashing procedures, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA

717 N DIXIE HWY, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA LLC · License: SEA6019929

RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA in Lake Worth, FL has 18 inspections on record with 100 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

100Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 21, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Sep 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jul 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Aug 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

Aug 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA had?: RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA ever been shut down?: No, RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA?: The most frequently cited violations at RESTAURANTE LA PERLA ESCONDIDA are: Handwashing procedures, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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