La Perla Del Ulua
354 MELROSE STREET, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 7, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 58 rodent inspections on record, 26 finding rat activity.
- 17 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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