LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
6144 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami FL 33143 · 786-558-8702
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 25 + live flies on dry food racks inside bag of onions in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
Aug 11, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 25 + live flies on dry food racks inside bag of onions in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly above triple sink on clean container. Observed 1 live fly on wall above prep table in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall above sauces in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall above soda container in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs behind herbs and corn in lowboy. Operator rearranged order during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in cooler drawers under cook line. Operator rearranged order.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 25 + live flies on dry food racks inside bag of onions in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table next to triple sink.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed in bucket; not in use. Operator inverted for proper air drying.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above prep table on sane shelf as sauces and seasonings in kitchen. Operator placed inside first aid kit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over oyster sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage location.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef in low boy across cook line; employee changed order during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where food is stored.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on cook line.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patty above potato in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage area.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed no thermometer on site and manager not able to calibrate verbally. Inspector went over process with operator.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook unable to tell inspector the temperature for raw chicken when it has completed the cooking process. Inspector went over it with cooks; 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves with dust above triple sink. Observed dusty shelves on dry storage racks above prep table.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed; 10-24.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cup on prep table in back of kitchen. Observed purse in container with juices at front counter. Operator discarded cup and moved purse.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed across cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen area under prep tables.
Stored food not covered. Observed rice and beans containers with no lid in prep area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of pico de gallo. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a tray of hot holding rice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rotisserie stale stored in standing water at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line in front of fryers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop closet.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting boards front counter and prep table.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over vegetables at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta (62-57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator from the night before. Operator segregate and discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (62-57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator from the night before. Operator segregate and discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables (117 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator covered the products to reheat the products.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) front counter. Operator added water to get 200 ppm.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer in 3.5 C.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while serving food front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 108°F. Operator turned on the stove to reheat he water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over shelf with sangria and coffee container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cook line in front of fryers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting boards front counter.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburgers stored over cheese and empanadas at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
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. Observed raw hamburger stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operated relocated the products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was signed by the employee.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter not record when were changed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon inside of ROP at reach in cooler front counter. Manager opened the individual packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary > 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over margarine container and, raw fish stored over cut vegetables at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shells eggs stored over raw pork at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory was provided, printed and posted.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. One located next to three compartment sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small single service cup inside of the tomatoes sauce at reach in cooler preparation area. And spoon handle touching the cheese at reach in cooler. The single service cup and the spoon were removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee serving food with jewelry and a watch.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed an utensil handle touching the sweet plantains at steam table. Operator removed the utensil.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At preparation area. The towel was removed.
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf next to reach in freezer.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service cup for customer self service not properly protected at sauces station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of stove at kitchen area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at preparation area. Operator changed the sanitizer solution, final concentration 200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name under preparation table roasted chicken station.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green, yellow, brown, red and white cutting boards are no longer cleanable.
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed products vuelve a La Vida and leche de Tigre not identified as containing raw fish.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked potatoes not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator were made yesterday morning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green, yellow, brown, red and white cutting boards are no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to stove and one located next to three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cutting board next to cook roasting chicken. Operator removed the towel.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The establishment offers ceviches with raw fish.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over tostones and raw beef patties stored over empanadas at reach in freezer. Operator was instructed how the products need to be stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole raw fish (61 F - Cold Holding) at front counter, mussels (54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put ice for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed products vuelve a La Vida and leche de Tigre not identified as containing raw fish.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked potatoes not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator were made yesterday morning.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon at front counter. Operator opened the bags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green, yellow, brown, red and white cutting boards are no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil with handle touching the white rice. Operator moved the handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to stove and one located next to three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cutting board next to cook roasting chicken. Operator removed the towel.
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