LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw oysters in unit near pick up window. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw mahi mahi (48F – Cold Holding); and raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding)inside unit. across from flat grill. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee add ice to containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Chlorine 200ppm); next to 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-01-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in preparation table. Also observed soiled grinder next to dishwasher machine.Employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
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 lobsters not date marked in reach in cooler in cook line . Operator labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen area .
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed onraw fish container, in reach cooler next ice machine at kitchen area . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust around 2 fans in kitchen area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed uncovered personal drink on prep table at cook line. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating in prep area.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to restaurant food inside reach in cooler in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed lard plastic container inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chess freezer at kitchen area.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back doors open all the time during inspection. Employee closed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); next to unit in kitchen area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 bins containing flour and cracker mix not identified with common name next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:13 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.