LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
10814 SW TRADITION PKWY, Port St. Lucie FL 34987
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies near prep / storage area.
★ 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--2024032025 | Apr 23, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 3 in kitchen area. Establishment just received a delivery where door was left open. Employee are actively trying to remove. Operator removed all.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over packaged desserts. Operator corrected.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Education provided. Operator received delivery when I walked in.
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Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Blue cutting board next to hand washing sink. Next to 3 door cooler.
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Education provided. Employee removed.
Stored food not covered. Black beans, cooked shrimp and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on apron after washing. Education provided.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Heavy whipping cream 86F cold holding. Employee discarded. Cut tomatoes, cut tomatoes and onions, cooked chicken 61F cold holding, shredded lettuce 52F cold holding, raw shell eggs, raw fish. All discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream 86F cold holding. Per employee, sitting out since yesterday from another employee. Discarded. Education provided. Cut tomatoes, cut tomatoes and onions, cooked chicken 61F cold holding, shredded lettuce 52F cold holding, raw shell eggs, raw fish. All discarded. In cooler from yesterday.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Received delivery, per Operator, staff not checking received time temperature items. Education provided.
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. 3 door reach in cooler reading ambient 54F. Advised not to store any time temperature items in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Found at 0ppm. Noticed solution was diluted. Replaced container and primed. Found at 100 ppm. Education provided.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a white plastic container with raw unpackaged fish thawing inside of the mop sink with a non-food grade hose sitting inside of container. Educated employee on a better alternative. 5K.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fries 80F cold holding. Sitting in fryer basket. Per employee, out for 15 mins. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot. Employee removed.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed a white plastic container with raw unpackaged fish thawing inside of the mop sink with a non-food grade hose sitting inside of container. Educated employee on a better alternative.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over sauce. Manager corrected order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw seafood mix found in walk in cooler.. Manager corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream 79F sitting out since 10. Manager placed in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager corrected.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Showed Manager how to prevent wet nesting.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dirty water sitting 80F. Manager raised temperature on warmer. Rechecked at 89F. Educated Manager to maintain at 135F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw whole muscle intact steak.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Supervisor observed employee touching raw beef then placed fries in fryer. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes 50F cold holding. Sitting out less than 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea nozzle. Employee cleaned.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings. Employee placed date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest both men and women's bathrooms.
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. Digital temperature reading 49-51F. Manager aware.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Raw beef on floor in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In a shared plaza.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager has in email. Unable to print.
Observed used glove sitting in pan with raw whole chicken in walk in cooler. Employee removed glove.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in mop sink. Advised to thaw in three compartment sink or walk in cooler. Employee placed in walk in cooler.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Manager notified.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at Pepsi drink station soiled. Manager corrected.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on compressor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Informed Manager. In a shared plaza.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Stored food not covered. Raw meats and poultry in expo cooler and cooked chicken wings.
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies near prep / storage area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish over chicken, and eggs over raw beef
Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb burned out under the hood.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies near prep / storage area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Fish over chicken, and eggs over raw beef
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher area.
Packaged food has no English labeling. Bulk items not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near storage area/ mop area.
Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb burned out under the hood.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser next to drinks, winder next to Togo silverware and condiments
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Crevice cooked with citrus not temperature, manager started to place stars next to items
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Measuring cup
Food stored on floor. Case of water near front counter, buckets of chicken in freezer floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85f,
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.