LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-13-4High 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**
01B-02-5High 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.
01B-40-1High 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.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 1
16-59-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
06-09-2Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to ice machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed creme brulee not covered inside reach in cooler at dessert station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – 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
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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.