LA Perla Mexicana Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 281 East 149th Street, The Bronx, NY 10451
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
June 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
LA Perla Mexicana currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 2, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
June 2, 2025
- Date
- June 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Perla Mexicana has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its March 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
LA Perla Mexicana's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Perla Mexicana's current NYC health grade?
LA Perla Mexicana currently has a A grade.
When was LA Perla Mexicana last inspected?
LA Perla Mexicana was last inspected on June 2, 2025.
What was LA Perla Mexicana's latest inspection score?
LA Perla Mexicana's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did LA Perla Mexicana have in its latest inspection?
LA Perla Mexicana had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is LA Perla Mexicana located?
LA Perla Mexicana is located at 281 East 149th Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40566706
Last updated: June 26, 2026