LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 305-431-0308
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019027015 | May 21, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw corvina filet still on ROP package in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed seasoning stored on soiled container at cook line, operator moved to dishwashing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef and cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler held more than 24 hrs not date marked. Employee dated during inspection.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cut raw corvina container, employee removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw corvina filet still on ROP package in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at preparation area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic scoop being used on rice container, operator discarded during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across fryer at cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed fryers basket stored on dirty surface across 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 85° F next to warmer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside hand wash reach in cooler across fryer at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by back door l
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted across oven at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed sliced cheese stored on top of shelves inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residues in vegetable cutter at kitchen area, operator moved cutter to dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on raw fish cubes in reach in cooler at ceviche station. Operator removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon still on ROP packages in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator start cut packages during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at right back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled interior next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer across fryer. Also observed on standing unit by entrance door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to cutting board at kitchen area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken stored above cooked pasta on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observe jalapeños opened container not date marked, as per employee container was opened 2 days ago. Employee change and dated container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled cutting board at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked black beans not date marked on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee dated during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe throughout kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop stored on top,of the ice machine. Employee removed scoop during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe scoop on standing water 98° on preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe several personal drinks on different reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw corvina fillets, raw shrimp and conch fritters mix containers (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved all products to reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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)
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut sausage being stored on non food grade bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at kitchen area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machines.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on reach in freezer unit by kitchen door entrance.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area.
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.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
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.
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)
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).
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.
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
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen area.
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust around 2 fans in kitchen area.
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
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating in prep area.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed lard plastic container inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chess freezer at kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back doors open all the time during inspection. Employee closed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
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)
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.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (49F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (51F - Cold Holding); in unit in front of grill. As per employee food was there approximately 2 hours. Employee moved food to another reach in cooler 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. Provided form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled veggie cutter, employee proceeds to clean it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking ice machine at the entrance. Employee removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the entrance next to ice machine,employee restocked during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on both doors.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 89° F.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooler next to entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two fish dip containers (frozen) in preparation table, employee put back to reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall around fans in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs and flour containers not identified next to 3 compartment sink.
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