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 dateOctober 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3710357
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13748850
DBPR license2333632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. See stop sale. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line 17 mahi 2 snapper 1 grouper still inside packs no longer frozen. Operator segregated. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish soup (46F – Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority01B-40-1

High Priority – Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. 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. See stop sale. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line 17 mahi 2 snapper 1 grouper still inside packs no longer frozen. Operator segregated.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish soup (46F – Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate16-59-1

Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced the sanitizer. Retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic06-09-2

Basic – 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. See stop sale. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line 17 mahi 2 snapper 1 grouper still inside packs no longer frozen. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to ice machine.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed creme brulee not covered inside reach in cooler at dessert station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at dry storage.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.