LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
2809 W. VINE ST., Kissimmee FL 34741 · 561.929.1706
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Educated operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018050947 | Aug 6, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at back of kitchen blocked by trash can.
Food stored on floor. Sugar stored on floor in kitchen and cases of canned soda stored on floor in hallway.
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 sugar and flour bulk container not above food.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on bulk container shelf at back of kitchen. Operator changed.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusty.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Lower wall next to dish machine and on cooks line around rotisserie machine covered in black substance.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three certified managers two expired one current.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Ribs and chicken in reach-in cooler
Food stored on floor. Two containers of cooked beans and yucca on floor of walk-in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Plantains, cooked potatoes, cooked ribs and wings in reach-in cooker next to ice-machine uncovered.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One inoperable toilet in female restroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Lower wall next to dish machine and on cooks line around rotisserie machine covered in black substance.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayonnaise stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Lower wall next to dish machine and on cooks line around rotisserie machine covered in black substance.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine Dishmachine sanitizing at 0PPM. Per operator the machine wasn't fixed properly but they still used it. Advised operator to discontinue using the dishmachine and setup triple sink.
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine Dishmachine sanitizing at 0PPM. Per operator the machine wasn't fixed properly but they still used it. Advised operator to discontinue using the dishmachine and setup triple sink.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on apron after touching raw chicken. Educated operator.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observe employee handle raw chicken then started to plate cooked rice in to go containers. Educated operator.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Educated operator.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed multiple employees rinsing hands in triple sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink adjacent to triple sink had a bowl inside.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with yellow substance at the triple sink. Per operator the item is a cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups used as scoop in seasoning and flour containers. Styrofoam cups used as scoop to in cooked rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table throughout facility.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers on dry storage shelf not properly air-dried.
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 and rinsing dishes in water without sanitizing. Educated operator.
Food stored on floor. Bowl of chicken, box of chicken and buckets of vegetables stored on the floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensils stored it water temping 102F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers containing seasoning mix, flour and sugar without labels on dry storage next to mop sink.
Sep 10, 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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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. Emailed and hung up for compliance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled- Hanging on dishwasher
Equipment in poor repair. Rotisserie oven leaking-caught in a metal pan.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid to chest freezer heavily rusted and edges in poor repair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Several areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout facility.
Sanitizing solution not maintained clean-advised remix and handle in correct order-wash, rinse and sanitize.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Several employees including females at front counter and males on cook line missing training.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in poor repair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back door and around dishwasher and prep areas.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles cracked and chipped in heavily traveled areas.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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. Raw beef burgers over raw fish..
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles hanging on dishmachine not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Various areas throughout kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers on floor in hallway.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.