Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA PLAYA GRILL

9698 SW 328 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3573236
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10734772
DBPR license2333632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken stored above cooked pasta on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observe jalapeños opened container not date marked, as per employee container was opened 2 days ago. Employee change and dated container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled cutting board at kitchen area.

#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked black beans not date marked on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe throughout kitchen.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop stored on top,of the ice machine. Employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe scoop on standing water 98° on preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe several personal drinks on different reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw corvina fillets, raw shrimp and conch fritters mix containers (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved all products to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.