LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
728 S ALAFAYA TRL, Orlando FL 32828
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects 2 at the kitchen and one by the mop sink not touching any food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017036925 | Jun 15, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live, small flying insect at the kitchen not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Red beans cooked 7-28
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Red beans cooked 7-28 Next routine visit per supervisor.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White buckets stored at the employee hand sink kitchen area. Removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink by the drive through. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site**
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee hand sink kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the flour -sugar -the sazon and raw chicken bottom of make table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dished then rinsed without sanitation.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Baseboards missing multiple area throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored at water 101 f
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Operator close it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the seafood table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sazon no label at the cook line.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee energy drink stored bottom of seafood table next to customer food.
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in dirty water at 84f. Operator send the utensil to wash.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw fish and raw beef labeled as 3-19 operator stated was freezer label but they pull it out of freezer yesterday to thawed at the walk-in cooler. And he did label it with the correct date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board the white one the 3 of them and the green one as well.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White bucket stored at the employee hand sink kitchen area. Operator removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available to check the dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken scoop with no handle used at the sugar container. Operator discarded it.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 2 employees one eating and one drinking at the cook line. Manager spoke to both of them and they stoped.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup stored at the dry storage area next to dry food. Operator removed it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation**
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Baseboard behind make table.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken and onion stored on floor at the walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck on containers on the shelves Obove the 3 compartment sink kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Was opened during business.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plate and bowls stored at the storage shelves facing the 3 compartment sink not inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table the one facing the grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sazon no label. Operator label it.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in dirty water at 84f. Operator send the utensil to wash.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw fish and raw beef labeled as 3-19 operator stated was freezer label but they pull it out of freezer yesterday to thawed at the walk-in cooler. And he did label it with the correct date.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. heavy cream left out since 11 am (70F - Cold Holding) 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 still in the bag to thawed was able to save 5 still frozen and 2 pieces was completely thawed had to stop sale it. Operator discarded the 2 pieces and the 5 pieces send it to the prep area to opened the bag and thawed the right way
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (85F - Hot Holding); seafood soup (80 f- Hot Holding been at the hot hold since 10:30 am stop sale. chicken wings cooked yesterday (90F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom table the one facing the grill; sweet potato (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); yuca (45F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the last time checked temperature was less than 4 hours ago was at 42f and he did moved all the food to freezer to cool down. chicken wings cooked yesterday (90F - Cold Holding) heavy cream left out since 11 am (70F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs left out for 2 hours (54F - Cold Holding) Operator moved the eggs to cooler to cool down and he did discarded the heavy cream and the wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (85F - Hot Holding); seafood soup (80 f- Hot Holding been at the hot hold since 10:30 am stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board the white one the 3 of them and the green one as well.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White bucket stored at the employee hand sink kitchen area. Operator removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available to check the dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken scoop with no handle used at the sugar container. Operator discarded it.
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 still in the bag to thawed was able to save 5 still frozen and 2 pieces was completely thawed had to stop sale it. Operator discarded the 2 pieces and the 5 pieces send it to the prep area to opened the bag and thawed the right way.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 2 employees one eating and one drinking at the cook line. Manager spoke to both of them and they stoped.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup stored at the dry storage area next to dry food. Operator removed it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation**
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Baseboard behind make table.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken and onion stored on floor at the walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck on containers on the shelves Obove the 3 compartment sink kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Was opened during business.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plate and bowls stored at the storage shelves facing the 3 compartment sink not inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table the one facing the grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sazon no label. Operator label it.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects 2 at the kitchen and one by the mop sink not touching any food.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on top of make table on top of cooked pasta and cooked eggs. Operator switch it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Observed raw burger stored on top of cooked chicken wings at the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood soup (122F - Hot Holding); chicken broth (122F - Hot Holding),operator stated that the food been at the hold for less than 1.5 hours and they reheat it to 175f.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white bucket stored at the employee hand sink kitchen area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking her coffee at the make line.
Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Manager in duty is sick (sneezing-coughing-runny nose)but she stated she didn't touch food only managing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket cut at the walk-in cooler door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayonnaise stored on floor at the walk-in cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door opened during business hours and observed some flies coming from outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Back up cooler Bottom part.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored on dirty water at the mop buckets.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored on top of pasta and cooked eggs at the bottom of make table. Operator switch it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use cover container broken used to covered the raw chicken wings at the walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor at the walk-in cooler. Operator removed it.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Light not functioning. At the dishwasher area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the employee hand sink at the drive through area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed sweet potatoes stored on top of cooked black beans at the walk-in cooler. Operator moved it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour-sugar-msg -salt and seasonings no label. Operator labeled it.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Emailed it to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non of the ready to eat food at the walk-in cooler have a date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the flour and the seasoning.
Food stored on floor. Sauce at on floor at the walk-in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket at the walk-in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored bottom of fish table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the make table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour-salt -seasoning no label.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoned for food.
Ceiling tile missing. The hood filter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate by the hot hold.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone at the storage area next to food.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onion stored on the floor at the walk-in cooler. Boxes of seafood stored on the floor at the walk-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee milk at the walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour -sugar -Solt no label.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched his pant leg then handled clean utensil to stir pot
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the lower area of multiple reach in coolers. Raw chicken raw beef and raw seafood stored over ready to eat foods. (Cooked noodles, milk, wings, fries). Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to Togo window. 2oz containers of pico (76F - Cold Holding) discussed use of time control with operator. In reach in cooler on front counter. tres leche (45F - Cold Holding) unit has ambient temperature of 45F. Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in well of hand wash sink nearest walk in cooler door
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl and styrofoam cup used as scoops in granularen. Operator discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are chipped and rusting
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched his pant leg then handled clean utensil to stir pot
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the lower area of multiple reach in coolers. Raw chicken raw beef and raw seafood stored over ready to eat foods. (Cooked noodles, milk, wings, fries). Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to Togo window. 2oz containers of pico (76F - Cold Holding) discussed use of time control with operator. In reach in cooler on front counter. tres leche (45F - Cold Holding) unit has ambient temperature of 45°F. Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in well of hand wash sink nearest walk in cooler door
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 5 valid certificates
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl and styrofoam cup used as scoops in granularen. Operator discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are chipped and rusting
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