Perla's Pizza
959 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 · Permanent Food Service · License 5816435
What drove the grade
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-12
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 15, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 4 visitsRoutine inspection
- 3rd follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Plans submitted waiting on approval File# 376021 Aplication # 1880694
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Administrative complaint
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
More time given
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 handwash sink removed. One located at front bar, one at dish area and one at cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Located at back bar. Operator placed soap
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed 1 handwash sink at dish area, 1 hand wash sink at cook line and 1 handwash sink and dishwasher at front Bar.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee front of house and 2 back of house employees
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Cracked plastic containers at dish area. Operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 3 small fryers located at prep area with no hood suppression system.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.