LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
16367 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33196
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. The form was provided to the operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing on one hose bib.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves housing single use device items in the kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for female restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for stored clean food pans near dish machine.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in need of repair with door panel chipped. Also observed in poor condition door gasket of walk in freezer and gasket of reach in coolers across near cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole mid way up the exit door located near the bathrooms.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles through out ware washing and kitchen areas.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed for hand wash station at kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed particle wood shelves being used to store single service items ready for use at the front counter; particle wood is not smooth and not easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in freezer and reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on two clean squeeze bottles stored above shelves near 3CS.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on walk in freezer shelves.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine stored on shelf above prep table in back prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
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. Observed employee training expired for Lizardo and Santiago
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling the garbage can and subsequently touching to-go containers without changing their gloves. Discussed and coached employee on the best practices and proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by the walk in freezer area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored between the grill and the aluminum table, located at cooking line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line, near the oven.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink, located at front kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles Stained by the standing reach in coolers,located at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with raw chicken without a lid in flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking area.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken wings stored next to raw hamburger. Operator relocated the products. Observed raw chicken over sliced onions and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the products.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator called the technician to come to review the concentration.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. The form was provided to the operator.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed two spatulas stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator moved the spatulas to be cleaned.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean white container stored on floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator moved the container to a shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken by three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed container with raw chicken without a lid in walk in freezer. Operator covered the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sweet plantains thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the products to reach in cooler.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are no longer a smooth easily cleanable surface.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken in prep room on floor in boxes and food containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In walk in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.