LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
3333 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 407-457-7324
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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JUL 24
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on with no handwashing procedure to then initiate in a task with food.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on with no handwashing procedure to then initiate in a task with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink, operator removed onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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 Swai stored in container above beef inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of prep table in front of cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom right of rear exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer in lobby area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair above ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in front of cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in lobby area and in front of prep table.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp stored inside reach in cooler in front of cook line uncovered.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area.
Feb 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in none of the Hand washing sinks throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with missing lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area.
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on with no handwashing procedure to then initiate in a task with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Swai filets over unwashed vegetables. Operator had them placed in proper locations.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over raw swai filets in reach in freezer. Operator had them placed in proper location.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee bring dirty dishes to dishwashing area, to then go and initiate in a food task without washing hands first. Coached manager on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken being held at (47F - Cold Holding); Beef at (47F - Cold Holding) and Cut tomatoes at (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the cook line.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher unable to answer basic sanitizer concentration levels. Coached employee on proper levels as per food code.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee get water from handwash sink to use to boil vegetables at cook line.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in none of the Hand washing sinks throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the back of house not keeping proper temperatures. Food that was inside cooler was moved to a working reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with missing lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water with a temp of 87°F. Operator had employee heat up water to proper temperature.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers in the back of house.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with food related liquid with no labels in kitchen area.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near prep sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Open dumpster lid.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an upright cooler full of vegetables and a chest freezer with fries and vegetables not locked in the dining room.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the lady washing dishes stop and drink and continue to wash dishes.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw whole snapper over vegetables in the glass door reach in cooler next to the freezer. The manger moved the fish and vegetables to the correct shelves.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the lady washing dishes stop to drink and continued to wash dishes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler across from the fryer gaskets torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The manager inverted it.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed vegetables removed from their original containers in a upright cooler in the dining room not locked. Observed a chest freezer in the dining with several different products not locked.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles containing different types of liquids 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.