LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
3919 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · (954) 968-7988
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 a copy by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - 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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Hold Inside the walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves inside the walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk container of meat inside the Walk-in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 108F the rice temperature was turned up to reheat the rice to 165F for hot holding on the steam table.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Mussels.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of fish inside the walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his nose with the gloves on and continued to engage in food preparation. I had the employee to remove his gloves and wash his hands.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Slotted spoon in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The spoon was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White interior panel has black mold- like substance on the bottom.
Stored food not covered.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200 ppm Chlorine was changed. 100 ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef inside the walk in cooler. The chicken was relocated.
Food stored on floor. Products in both the walk in cooler and freezer. The products was removed from off the floor.
Light not functioning. Hood system Obote the rotisserie.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White cup used to scoop rice on the steam table. The cup was removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Jarritos pineapple soda stored on the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. The beverage was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black cap stored on the shelf with Jarritos beverages. The hat was removed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk container of chicken inside the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Big serving spoons on the cook line in a container of water at 84F. The water was discarded and the utensils was taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Light not functioning. Under the hood system.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bulk container of fish thawing in standing water on the bottom shelf of the prep table across from the beverage syrup rack. The water was discarded and place inside the walk in cooler.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Provided a copy by email.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided a copy by email.
Food stored on floor. Case of beef inside a black container on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Container of chicken on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the dry storage area.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.