LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
1895 N PINE ISLAND BLVD, Plantation FL 33322
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy empanadas stored in reach in cooler across from cook line. PIC discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025079348 | Sep 22, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2016027079 | May 26, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | $800 |
| 2--2016017350 | Mar 18, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | $1,200 |
| 2--2015037981 | Aug 10, 2015 | Feb 16, 2016 | $960 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy Reach in Cooler-; Cuatro Leche (54F - Cold Holding); Cheese Cake (54F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy Reach in Cooler-; Cuatro Leche (54F - Cold Holding); Cheese Cake (54F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach labeled as degreaser. Cook discarded bleach during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hood in poor repair. Entire establishment is hot and full of smoke including lobby where guests were eating even though all doors were wide open. Fixed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Covered containers of cooked beans during inspection.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 returned to work area from back door. Proceeded to grab a clean container with cut herbs without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw beef stored above opened bag of raw fish in Vegetable Chest freezer- Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy-; Flan (50F - Cold Holding); Cheese Cake (51F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to small refrigerator to quick chill
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Several pans of cooked foods not covered in walk in cooler. Covered during inspection.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen in the cooler across from stove raw chicken (52F - cold holding) and cooked noodles ( 49F - cold holding. As per operator not prepared or portioned today. Stored over night. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen in the cooler across from stove raw chicken (52F - cold holding) and cooked noodles ( 49F - cold holding. As per operator not prepared or portioned today. Stored over night. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In the cooler across from the stove cheese (50F - cooling from ambient@ 3:00 ). Cheese prepared and portioned today as per operator at 11:00 am but past 4 hour time frame.Operator discarded.see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In the cooler across from the stove cheese (50F - cooling from ambient@ 3:00 ). Cheese prepared and portioned today as per operator at 11:00 am but past 4 hour time frame.Operator discarded.see stop sale.
Employee personal items stored above clean utensils single-service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated equipment to air dry.
In the kitchen near the cook line floor soiled with food debris.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment next to hot holding device as well as behind triple sink.
In-use utensil in sugar not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing water found at 83F.Operator discarded and changed water as well as cleaned utensils.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sweet potato cold held at 44 degrees F in flip top cooker. Per operator, potatoes transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pasta hot held at 95F in prep station. As per operator, pasta cooked and place at station 1 hour before the inspection. Advise operator to reheat item to 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no vacuum breaker on a threaded hose bib next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. -Observed 3 uncovered containers with cooked beans and seafood stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered containers.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed partially cooked steak (45F-72F at 3:55- Cooling since 11:30. Item did not make it below 70 within 2 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - raw eggs stored above ready to eat noodles in low boy cooler across from three compartment sink. PIC removed and stored appropriately. - Raw patties stored touching ready to eat fries in chest freezer in prep area.
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed partially cooked steak (45F-72F at 3:55- Cooling since 11:30. Item did not make it below 70 within 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (44-46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (44-46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic potatoes (125-145F - Hot Holding). 30mins. Item placed to be reheated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on shelf holding chemicals unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach. Employee labeled bottle.
Stored food not covered. Observed yuka and potatoes stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to scoop rice in steam table across from cook line.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy empanadas stored in reach in cooler across from cook line. PIC discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to ready to eat arepas in low bowl next ice machine. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); yuka (47F - Cold Holding); cooked green plantains (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in freezer to rapid cool. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items fell out of temperature due to the cooler being defective. Second temperature 38-42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - Hot Holding). Employee increased temperature of rice to reheat.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed par cooked pork (45F at 12:15 - Cooling since 11:30, second temperature 48F). Item is not cooling adequately due to damaged cooler gasket. Item placed in walk-in to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold bucket of water. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing glass cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to scoop rice in steam table across from cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. PIC printed and posted license.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used on prep table throughout establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed plantains stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); raw beef (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were taken from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top this morning but fell out of temperature as a result of the cooler being unplugged. Items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with an accumulation of grease.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used on prep table. Employee removed.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Employee fixed machine during inspection, corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (73F - Cold Holding at room temperature); egg wash (71F - Cold Holding at room temperature); seafood stock (68F - Cold Holding) all on countertop in kitchen. As per employee, items were prepared and held out approximately 1 hour before inspection. Employee moved items to cooler to rapid chill.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment handles, and hand washing sinks soiled with debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter above soda syrup storage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles being stored on floor behind front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In stock.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked plantains thawing at room temperature.
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