LA PICANA GRILL BISCAYNE
LA PICANA GRILL BISCAYNE has 4 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
275 NE 18 ST CU-08
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545775
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Still observed dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning. Observed the technician is working on the dishwasher. . **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13546057
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 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 chicken over raw pork located at walk in cooler. Manager reorganized products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 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.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
Inspection Date: 10/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10981606
- 16-55-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of avocado located at kitchen. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach n cooler kitchen. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce. Located at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 6/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842635
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located ice machine front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site