LA GRANJA CHICKEN AND STEAK ON THE GRILL
2700 BROADWAY AVE, Riviera Beach FL 33404 · 9549687988
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - black beans (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (48F - Cooling) both were held in the walk in cooler overnight and more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,060
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025047672 | Jun 3, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $1,600 |
| 2--2024048266 | Jul 22, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2024026784 | Apr 16, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $300 |
| 2--2024006561 | Jan 22, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $360 |
| 2--2020050830 | Sep 8, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed food containers that were sitting on top of the garbage can, returned to cook line checked on soup without changing gloves and washing hands first; educated; operator changed gloves and washed hands;
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pans stored on top of garbage can at cook line; operator placed in three compartment sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed many wholes/ gaps / cracks on the concrete floor throughout the establishment especially at cook line
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching dry rice by three compartment sink; removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle inside and touching cooked pasta inside cooler at cook line; removed
No hot running water at mop sink. Cold and hot shut off with locks; educated and operator removed locks;
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in floor- at prep area; as per operator leaking from cooler at cook line; advised to mop area and maintain clean and dry;
Stored food not covered- multiple food containers like cut peppers, fish, shrimp not covered in the walk-in cooler Advised to cover
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); operator fixed to 100 ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling dirty dish; placed inside the three compartment and changed gloves without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands;
All Exit doors locked. For reporting purposes only. Manager unlocked
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator arrive at restaurant, put on gloves, handled fryer basket without washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: Black beans (124F - Cooling) - at 2:55; cooling since 2:25pm; 105F at 3:49pm Observed in deep covered containers. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed product in freezer for quick chill.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche on menu, per operator fish goes into lime juice without being cooked. No identifier on menu. Operator placed asterisk next to menu items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed parsley over cooked yuca and cooked potatoes at walk-in cooler.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) not labeled. Operator labeled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment (flip top cooler/low boy cooler). Operator removed knife.
Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting boards at cook line. Operator removed.
Jun 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed manager cracked raw shelled eggs with gloves, touched clean handle of pot then changed gloves, touched contaminated handle of the same pot and scooped cooked rice from pan to serve; no hand wash. Manager removed pot to wash and washed hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef handled apron then handled clean fryer basket; no hand wash. Chef washed hands.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At cook line: raw shelled eggs stored in top portion of make table stored over empanadas in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Manager stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table at cook line: cooked potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from walk in cooler and stored in unit since 2 hours; Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. At front counter in silver pan: diced tomato mixture in portion cups (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on counter in ice since 1.5 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed both items in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chlorine not labeled. Advised operator to label.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - black beans (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (48F - Cooling) both were held in the walk in cooler overnight and more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over cooked chicken wings - operator moved chicken wings to an adjacent cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - black beans (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (48F - Cooling) both were held in the walk in cooler overnight and more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Floors not maintained smooth and durable - throughout kitchen.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cookline grab a handful of raw beef and put in cooking pan and then with that same gloved proceeded to handle food equipment and other food contact surfaces, operator spoke to employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled, operator labeled as containing sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator discarded.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer metal pan containing raw beef stored on top of bag of frozen French fries. Operator repositioned items so that frozen French fries is stored above raw beef.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler metal pan containing raw beef stored on top of metal container full of green peppers. Operator repositioned raw beef to correct storage shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee grabbed a handful of raw chicken and placed in cooking pan and then proceeded to handle other equipment and food contact surfaces without changing gloves, operator spoke to employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. At prep area hand washing sink plastic bucket containing approximately 6 raw fish filets in water being stored under hand washing sink and when the water is running there is water from the hand washing sink dripping onto raw fish. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area hand washing sink being used to store items, operator removed items from hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand washing sink no paper towels, operator provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide proof.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage area spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled bottle as containing degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line: Styrofoam cup with no handle being used as a scoop in container of salt. Styrofoam cup with no handle being used as a scoop in container of white rice. Operator removed styrofoam cups from food items.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. At prep area hand washing sink plastic bucket containing approximately 6 raw fish filets in water being stored under hand washing sink and when the water is running there is water from the hand washing sink dripping onto raw fish. See stop sale.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over cooked beans. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; cut onions discarded into sink. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At walk-in cooler; scoop handle laying in cooked beans. Operator removed.
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