LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
1044 CYPRESS PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34759 · 407-201-7371
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021043687 | Aug 4, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2020051027 | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $280 |
| 4--2015044401 | Oct 2, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles both containing yellow substance identified by operator as degreaser and bleach without label. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in bowl of spaghetti in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator added one to cooler.
Stored food not covered. Several pans of uncovered food in reach-in cooler next to ice-machine and in walk-in cooler. Operator began covering.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw Chicken over peppers and other seasoning in walk-in cooler. -Raw shell eggs over fish in make-table cooler next to ice-machine. Operator rearranged.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being cut and placed in bowl on top of flour bulk container. Operator placed on prep table.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink and yellow substance below dish machine identified as degreaser and soap. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several styrofoam bowls used in chicken make-table cooler and in bulk containers containing flour.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach between make-table cooler and ice-machine. Operator cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottles on prep table next to drink cups at drive thru window. Operator relocated.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler next to dish machine. Operator segregated.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several boxes on top of grease receptacle. Garbage around dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in Sazon bulk container.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered chicken wings in walk-in cooler and pasta in front counter reach-in cooler. Operator covered.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw seafood mix over corn in reach in under make table in back area Raw fish and beef over several ready to eat items in reach in cooler under prep table Raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler Operator moved all
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (110F - Hot Holding) held at room temperature less than 4 hours per operator Provided operator with time plan
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several throughout Operator removed all
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean pans under prep counter
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked splash guard on handwashing sink at front counter
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles in back kitchen area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid in use in dry storage and raw chicken in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bulk sugar Operator removed
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled ice scoop holder
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above condiments in kitchen reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam sided to dispense cooked noodles at cookline lowboy unit. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator, who the. posted.
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Green hose too long, if freely hung it falls below flood rim of sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishmachine added. Also noticed drink station in drive thru that does not have a hand wash sink anywhere near. Emailed application.
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. Luz, Felipe, Onesimo, Volys
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Side of to Of drop in freezer.
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, no sanitizer dispensed when machine runs normally when toggle switch is activated. Setting up triple sink to manually sanitize. Triple sink 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in cooler.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Green hose too long, if freely hung it falls below flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche sets 47 above chill line, removed to walk in cooler. Recheck 43
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. Provided procedures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishmachine added. Also noticed drink station in drive thru that does not have a hand wash sink anywhere near. Emailed application.
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. Luz, Felipe, Onesimo, Volys
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal Pans and plastic lids on dish shelf
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current and active but new license not available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and bag next to single service items
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in 77 degree water. Removed water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Side of to Of drop in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple towels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, then clean. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cheese in low boy near walk-in
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill water bottle from handsink at steam table. Operator coached employee on proper hand sink usage
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three at dish machine
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table 71°F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At steam table
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.