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 dateDecember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3443937
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732963
DBPR license2333632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator check and replaced solution.Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut sausage being stored on non food grade bags.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reaching cooler at kitchen area. As per operator over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machines.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by back door. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on reach in freezer unit by kitchen door entrance.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cube raw fish container inside reach in cooler by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on reach in cooler by bar window. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs and flour white bin containers not labeled with common name at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.