LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
2885 NW 36TH ST, Miami FL 33142 · 9549687988
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (65F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cookline. Manager discarded cheese.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023002183 | Sep 13, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook scratch his head and continued working cook line. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table in front of cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a drain sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer by dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator placed onsite.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser out of order by 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler by prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed beans and cooked pasta inside reach in coolers not covered. Operator had them covered onsite.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken placed over raw beef and raw pork. Operator placed the meat in the correct order.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed 0PPM sanitizer concentration levels. Operator fixed the line and is now properly dispensing sanitizer. It is now 100PPM.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine dirty in the interior.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dishwashing machine with lime scale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed. Operator contacted main office to get current license.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator placed it inside a container.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved it to correct place.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (65F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cookline. Manager discarded cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (63F - Cold Holding); yuca (74F - Cold Holding) located at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Manager removed and placed into reach in cooler. Observed cuatro leches (54F - Cold Holding) located in small cooler unit behind front counter, less than 4 hours. Manager began removing all dessert items into another cooler unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located in a container of sweet potatoes. Manager removed foam cup stored in food container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents near/above triple sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located across from cookline.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of rice and plastic oil containers stored on floor at outside storage container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep counter and reach in cooler. Employee removed knife stored between equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 92F located on floor next to kitchen cookline.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at kitchen prep counter. Manager removed wiping cloth.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in several holding units throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stacks of wrapped foam take-out containers, stored on floor at outside storage container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on faucet handles of handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor next to kitchen cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large plastic containers of rice and black beans not identified. Observed plastic containers of flour and salt, stored under kitchen counter, not identified. Employee labeled all food storage containers.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several hood filters broken leaving big gaps.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
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.