LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE
3196 NW 72 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed back area reach freezer with ice buildup - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed back area reach freezer with ice buildup
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the bar area hand washing sink metal container with spoons inside.
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has expanded double the size renovated, license shows 32 seats observed 36 tables with 67 seats, observed a bar area added with a hand washing sink, ice machine, storage cabinet, a reach in cooler,blender
- 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. Operator unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands Priority: High Priority
- 40-06-5:Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and speaker stored inside of container at dish area Priority: Basic
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes at front counter, operator removed boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate
- 10-08-5:Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine at front counter Priority: Basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sinks inside bathroom and in kitchen Priority: Basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with heavy grease build up in kitchen area Priority: Basic
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen area Priority: Basic
- 45-02-4:Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At front counter Priority: Reporting
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area Priority: High Priority
- 29-11-4:Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucets at triple sinks at front counter and in kitchen Priority: Basic
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of counter at front counter Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, or washing dishes. Observed an employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of the hand sink next to the three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pans stored on the floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces no labeled
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).