La Picana Grill #3

3196 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33122

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Picana Grill #3 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles improperly stored”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two containers of plastic Ute stored on the MFDV floor, manager placed it a rack. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking cooking oil plastic containers stored on MFDV floor.

08B-38-4

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 food truck with a hood system with a fryer, and a flat grill, chest freezer, an table removed

51-14-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.

16-37-1

Nov 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic forks stored on the floor.

25-05-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided owner chocking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cheese and corn tortilla in the reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.

51-16-7

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Picana Grill #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Picana Grill #3 on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Picana Grill #3?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Picana Grill #3.

How does La Picana Grill #3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Picana Grill #3 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Picana Grill #3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Picana Grill #3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Picana Grill #3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Picana Grill #3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Picana Grill #3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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