LA PERLA MEXICANA in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 2, 2025
📍 281 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 149th Street-Grand Concourse
Overview
La Perla Mexicana in Melrose holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its 3 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
LA PERLA MEXICANA in Melrose: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
Mar 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Thawing procedure improper.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. C...
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LA PERLA MEXICANA in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA PERLA MEXICANA last inspected?
- LA PERLA MEXICANA was last inspected on June 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is LA PERLA MEXICANA's current health grade?
- LA PERLA MEXICANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA PERLA MEXICANA had?
- LA PERLA MEXICANA has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA PERLA MEXICANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA PERLA MEXICANA was 31 points on March 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA PERLA MEXICANA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA PERLA MEXICANA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.