LA PICANA GRILL BISCAYNE
275 NE 18 ST CU-08, Miami FL 33132 · 786.436.6619
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
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JUN 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork located at walk in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs 60°f Cold Holding. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm.
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce. Located at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jhokasta, Michelle, Michelle, Alejandra, Dania, Wander.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm.
Food stored on floor. Cases of avocado located at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach n cooler kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
Jun 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over case of tomatoes. Operator removed the tomato and stored properly during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located ice machine front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Valentina Ramirez.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go container store on floor front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
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.