LA PLAYA GRILL
9698 SW 328 ST, Homestead, FL, 33033
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 20
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (20)
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High Priority
- 01B-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw corvina filet still on ROP package in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 06-09-1RepeatCorrected on site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw corvina filet still on ROP package in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at preparation area.
Basic
- 14-38-4Corrected on site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic scoop being used on rice container, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across fryer at cook line.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across fryer at cook line.
Basic
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-02-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed fryers basket stored on dirty surface across 3 compartment sink.
Basic
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 85° F next to warmer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-04-4Corrected on site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside hand wash reach in cooler across fryer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by back door l
Basic
- 25-06-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted across oven at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced cheese stored on top of shelves inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed seasoning stored on soiled container at cook line, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef and cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler held more than 24 hrs not date marked. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cut raw corvina container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.