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LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE

With 9 documented inspections, LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE in MIAMI has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

3196 NW 72 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13590657

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area **Time Extended**
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, avocado salad - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at time of the callback inspection missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, tomato salad Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink **Time Extended**

12/8/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13463779

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between wall and prep table.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, avocado salad
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13463215

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: During the callback inspection, the buffet reach-in cooler was observed operating at 46°F. According to the operator, a technician has been contacted and is scheduled to perform repairs. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: During the callback inspection, the buffet reach-in cooler was observed operating at 46°F. According to the operator, a technician has been contacted and is scheduled to perform repairs. **Time Extended**

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10912445

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with not hairnet.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, sod stored on the floor in the front counter area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tostones, yuca stored inside of the reach in freezer not covered.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pork ribs (52 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed Hot dogs (50 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (53 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler since three days ago.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork ribs (52 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed Hot dogs (50 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (53 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler since three days ago.

4/14/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10778640

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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**

2/12/2025· 1y ago

4 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 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

1/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8438269

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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.

7/5/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8348494

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(271 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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