Inspection Report

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LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE

3196 NW 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3437757
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726783
DBPR license2326865

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands Priority: High Priority

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area Priority: High Priority

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes at front counter, operator removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and speaker stored inside of container at dish area Priority: Basic

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine at front counter Priority: Basic

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sinks inside bathroom and in kitchen Priority: Basic

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with heavy grease build up in kitchen area Priority: Basic

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen area Priority: Basic

#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucets at triple sinks at front counter and in kitchen Priority: Basic

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of counter at front counter Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.