LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE
3196 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-12-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, avocado salad – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at time of the callback inspection missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, tomato salad **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink **Time Extended**
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
21-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.