La Playa Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
27
Score
Public records show eight inspections at La Playa Grill stretching back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 11 violations to closer to 15 violations.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
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**
01B-13-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at preparation area.
14-09-4
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**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
36-24-5
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**
10-01-5
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.
10-02-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by back door l
22-16-4
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.
25-06-4
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**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across fryer at cook line.
14-69-4
27
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residues in vegetable cutter at kitchen area, operator moved cutter to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on raw fish cubes in reach in cooler at ceviche station. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around vents at kitchen area.
36-34-5
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 salmon still on ROP packages in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator start cut packages during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at right back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled interior next to ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer across fryer. Also observed on standing unit by entrance door.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to cutting board at kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken stored above cooked pasta on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled cutting board at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked black beans not date marked on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observe jalapeños opened container not date marked, as per employee container was opened 2 days ago. Employee change and dated container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop stored on top,of the ice machine. Employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe scoop on standing water 98° on preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe several personal drinks on different reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw corvina fillets, raw shrimp and conch fritters mix containers (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved all products to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.
21-12-4
39
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
23
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Oct 26, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
21
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Playa Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Playa Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Playa Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Playa Grill.
How does La Playa Grill compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
La Playa Grill most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has La Playa Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Playa Grill have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Playa 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 Playa Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Playa Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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