LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST, HOMESTEAD 33033
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe throughout kitchen.
- 10-12-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled cutting board at kitchen area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machines.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on reach in freezer unit by kitchen door entrance.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-06-5: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**
- 12B-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**
- 06-01-5: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**
- 02D-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**
- 22-41-4: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**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut sausage being stored on non food grade bags.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02C-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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).