LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw corvina filet still on ROP package in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed seasoning stored on soiled container at cook line, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef and cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler held more than 24 hrs not date marked. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cut raw corvina container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw corvina filet still on ROP package in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at preparation area.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic scoop being used on rice container, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across fryer at cook line.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed fryers basket stored on dirty surface across 3 compartment sink.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 85° F next to warmer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside hand wash reach in cooler across fryer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by back door l
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted across oven at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sliced cheese stored on top of shelves inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.