How many health inspections has LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO had?

LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO ever been shut down?

No, LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO?

The most frequently cited violations at LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO

420 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: INVESTMENT GROUP USAA LLC · License: SEA1622852

LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO in Pompano Beach, FL has 19 inspections on record with 55 total violations (2.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

55Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 26, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Jun 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Aug 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO had?: LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO ever been shut down?: No, LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO?: The most frequently cited violations at LA PERLA DEL MEDITERRANEO are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, 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 26, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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