Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

La Perlita Mexican Food

3735 Mission Blvd

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was La Perlita Mexican Food last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 29, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jul 20, 2023 to Apr 29, 2026.
Has La Perlita Mexican Food ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Apr 29, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 39Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers -provided, accurate

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 30, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 30Other

Official Wording

Food storage; food storage containers identified

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 39Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers -provided, accurate

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 12, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 19Food temperature

Official Wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Aug 14, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 14, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 20, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 95 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1b. Food Handler Training

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 21Other