LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked rice (118 °F – Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 70-100+ flying insects on ceiling throughout the kitchen, the most accumulation was observed by kitchen door exit and entrance.
Intermediate 3
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and provided the person in charge with the big 5 foodborne illnesses handout. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed ice-scoop and plastic container stored in the hand sink by walk in cooler.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bar area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone, car keys on preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
23-23-4Basic – Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. On small prep table by kitchen entrance.
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area.
21-02-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On preparation table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.