LA PLAYA GRILL

Name: LA PLAYA GRILL
Address: 9698 SW 328 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 81.4

9698 SW 328 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2333632

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81.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA PLAYA GRILL in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 26 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 11, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] 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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at preparation area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
[23-03-4] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted across oven at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by back door l
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across fryer at cook line.
[10-07-4] 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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic scoop being used on rice container, operator discarded during inspection.
[10-01-5] 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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cut raw corvina container, employee removed during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sliced cheese stored on top of shelves inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection.
[22-02-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[10-02-4] 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.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.

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