LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
3852 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford FL 32773 · 407-878-3794
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. - 8 small flying insects on floor at dry storage room
★ 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--2024065201 | Aug 16, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - employee beverage
Live, small flying insects found. - 8 small flying insects on floor at dry storage room
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over cooked plantains - raw shell eggs over cooked yuka
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tostones (66f - Cold Holding) observed on counter. Operator states less than 2 hours. Employee moved to cooler WALK IN COOLER - cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); - cooked potato (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) Operator states employees had doors frequently open during morning prep.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam cup used to scoop anjinomoto
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler right
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. - ajinomoto container chipped and broken. Manager moved to different container
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at entrance to kitchen - along walls of storage room
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 rice
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - at dry storage
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler right.
Water draining onto floor surface. - vegetable wash sink draining water at seem.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink at cookline
Gas water heater vent tubing severely damaged. Manager sent employee to purchase new tubing. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cut onions at cookline
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken stock (130F - Hot Holding). Observed holding unit not powered on. Manager turned on
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small area of white baffle soiled
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on box of gloves at prep table
Equipment in poor repair. - prep sink basin leaking at seam
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler right
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. - at front counter
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to scoop cooked chicken at cookline cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - open can of energy drink at cookline cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to scoop raw chicken in walk in cooler
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
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below shelves in dry storage
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - mixed seafood in tub of standing water
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to cook line - chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); - French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Observed next to cookline cooler - soup stock (69F - Cold Holding); - rice (60F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: manager states held overnight - snapper (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (48F - Cold Holding); - pork chop (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); - chicken saltado (47F - Cold Holding) - white fish (46 - Cold Holding)
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. - chlorine 0ppm. Chemical hoses not in correct bucket. Manager fixed. Final reading 100ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - manual ware wash no sanitizing
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to cook line - chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); - French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Observed next to cookline cooler - soup stock (69F - Cold Holding); - rice (60F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: manager states held overnight - snapper (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (48F - Cold Holding); - pork chop (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); - chicken saltado (47F - Cold Holding) - white fish (46 - Cold Holding)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to portion raw chicken at cook line
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 See stop sale
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - 2 line cooks wearing watch
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below shelves in dry storage
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops and ladles in standing water 70f
Standing water at mop sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacid stored with seasoning on cooks line
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter for the Swai fish used in the ceviche
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and King fish thawing in walk in cooler but not removed from packaging as stated by manufacturer guidelines
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Facility keeps less then 6 eggs out at a time but do not have a time plan. Per operator item has been out less than 2 hours.Emailed operator time plan
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of chemical no label
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging on flat top grill
Stored food not covered. Seasonings and corn not covered on dry storage rack at cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and King fish thawing in walk in cooler in packaging that states item be removed from packaging before thawing
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No letter for the Swai fish used in ceviche at the restaurant Operator will reach out to their office for a copy
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in the dish area has a pan inside
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Drain cover(s) missing. At the floor sink in the dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket broken 2 or 3 hood filters missing
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in a mop bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg and salt not labled
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.