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LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE

3196 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3620148
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10912445
DBPR license2326865

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pork ribs (52 F – Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed Hot dogs (50 F – Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (53 F – Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler since three days ago.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork ribs (52 F – Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed Hot dogs (50 F – Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (53 F – Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler since three days ago.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with not hairnet.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, sod stored on the floor in the front counter area.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tostones, yuca stored inside of the reach in freezer not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

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