La Picana Grill

2634 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 25, 2024

Score

High Risk

La Picana Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 25, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 11 violations.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

La Picana Grill's latest score of 41 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over bread.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored above 3 compartment sink.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed doors to low boy cooler, fryer doors and under flattop grill fryer doors and soiled with grease and food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink provided.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed lack of water pressure for hot water at three compartment sink. Employee repaired faucet and pressure returned. **Corrected On-Site**

27-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair in double glass door low boy cooler and at upright single door cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer outside back door.

14-69-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no vehicle license number permanently affixed on the side of the unit.

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at low boy glass door cooler, and upright single door cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

36-12-4

Basic - Floor in disrepair. Observed floor at entrance and rear of kitchen peeling off base and in disrepair.

36-17-5

May 14, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Jul 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Picana Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Picana Grill on file is from Oct 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Picana Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Picana Grill.

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

La Picana Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at La Picana Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Picana Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Picana Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Picana Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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