LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE

Name: LA PICANA GRILL RESTAURANTE
Address: 3196 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33122, US

3196 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33122

License #2326865

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F 65.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

4.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[08B-01-4] 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**
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Repeat Violation**
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Repeat Violation**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled
[08B-01-4] 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**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area

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

Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F **Repeat Violation**
[13-03-4] Employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with not hairnet.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, sod stored on the floor in the front counter area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tostones, yuca stored inside of the reach in freezer not covered.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tostones, yuca stored inside of the reach in freezer not covered.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F **Repeat Violation**
[13-03-4] Employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with not hairnet.
[14-74-7] 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
[03A-02-5] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, sod stored on the floor in the front counter area.