LA GRANJA PARRILLA
306 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063 · 954.592.5874
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked beans (45 55F - Cooling) Operator stated cooked yesterday 2/27. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024017847 | Mar 4, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $320 |
| 2--2020005613 | Jan 14, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2018028012 | May 4, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2016022694 | Apr 13, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | $480 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon arrival observed employee using phone with barehands. Operator donned gloves without proper handwash and immediately engaged in food preparation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen flip top observed raw beef and chicken directly over ready to eat sauces. Operator reorganized
Oct 6, 2025Inspection 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. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and spray beef over ready to eat sauce in protein flip top cooler. Operator properly separated
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on chest freezers in back of kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on to go flip top,cooler and true cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave interior soiled with food debris in back of kitchen
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked beans (45 55F - Cooling) Operator stated cooked yesterday 2/27. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, cooked beans (45 55F - Cooling) Operator stated cooked yesterday 2/27. Held in cooler overnight. No prepped today.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, chicken @ 11:29 (116F - hot holding); beef @11:29 (128F - hot holding ). Operator stated held less than 1 hour. Employee put back on grill to get temp to 135°F or above
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at ice machine stored on spiked surface.
Jul 18, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler next to steam table
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw steak in prep station flip top cooler, then handle clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and changed gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front glass cooler; 4 leches (49F); flan (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit since yesterday (over 4 hours) observed door kept open. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Walk in cooler cooked chicken wings 46F (cold holding) in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill 2.Front glass cooler; 4 leches (49F); flan (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit since yesterday (over 4 hours) observed door kept open. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 3. Right Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (42-50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (41-48F - Cold Holding); left flip top cooler; shrimp (41-46F); mixed seafood (41-46F - Cold Holding). In unit less than four hours. Observed in units overfilled. Operator removed top layer and moved to cooler to quick chill All foods not prepared or portioned today
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler opened 24 hours ago. Operator dated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cooking pot on shelf in prep dishwasher area. Operator inverted to properly dry
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler next to steam table
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Tripple sink due to cleaning
Food stored on floor. 1. 3 Buckets of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler 2. 2 Containers of mayonnaise on floor in back prep area
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink by washing and rinsing and not sanitizing. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to set up triple sink and sanitize wares. Triple sink set up at 100ppm chlorine
Stored food not covered. Cooked fish, cooked yucca in reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above empanadas. Not all packaged inside chest freezer. Operator stored properly.
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. Front counter wait station: Flan 48F, 3 leches 48F, rice pudding 49F, per operator stored in unit overnight. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche station: seafood combo 43-50F and Grill flip top across ceviche station: raw steak 41- 48F, raw chicken 40-46F. Observed foods stored above rim line. Operator moved foods outside temperature to walk in cooler. Foods out of temperature less than 4hrs. Front counter wait station: Flan 48F, 3 leches 48F, rice pudding 49F, per operator stored in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed information and provided poster.
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. For Dessert case at front counter.
Cooked tilapia not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Food stored on floor. For 30Gl of cooked beans inside walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. For shelving at dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For bottle of vinegar, oil and wine at grill station. Operator labeled.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked fish cold held in True refrigerator at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Potion of fish is overstocked. Operator removed and placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 130 degrees Fahrenheit in steam table. Per operator, chicken placed in unit 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit for fast reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on a hose bibb next to dishwashing machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on black beans and chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 07/10/2023.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from a open container in food preparation area. advice operator to place a lid onto cup.
Food stored on floor. -Observed 2 containers with black beans stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in seasoning container.
Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with various food items stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Items ate cold holding.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls underneath 3 compartment sink.
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