La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami
Last inspected:
3196 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33122LA Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami has accumulated 173 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility operated briefly under the prior name Red Pepper by Burger Fans in 2024. Food contact surfaces, clean utensils, and hand washing have been the top recurring violations. Recent enforcement shows increased activity with warning orders in late 2025 and an administrative complaint recommended following a February 2026 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019047152 | $320.00 | Sep 16, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At front counter
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami last inspected?
- La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami had?
- La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami find?
- La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami been fined?
- La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Picana Grill Restaurante in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Red Pepper by Burger Fans (2024).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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