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LA PICANA GRILL #3

3196 NW 72 AVE, Miami FL 33122 · 786.436.6619

Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2359620
Grade history
NOV 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking cooking oil plastic containers stored on MFDV floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two containers of plastic Ute stored on the MFDV floor, manager placed it a rack.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No plan review submitted and approved -Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food truck with a hood system with a fryer, and a flat grill, chest freezer, an table removed
Intermediate/51-14-7
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided owner chocking poster via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic forks stored on the floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 5595 NW 72ND AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cheese and corn tortilla in the reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.