LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST, HOMESTEAD 33033
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
19
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. Observed ice machine in kitchen area .
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust around 2 fans in kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating in prep area.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lard plastic container inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chess freezer at kitchen area.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back doors open all the time during inspection. Employee closed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
- 21-07-4:Basic - 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) Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - 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) Corrected On-Site
- 11-01-5:Intermediate - 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).
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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 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 lobsters not date marked in reach in cooler in cook line . Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on both doors.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 89° F.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooler next to entrance.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall around fans in kitchen area.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in prep table.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled veggie cutter, employee proceeds to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking ice machine at the entrance. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the entrance next to ice machine,employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).