LA GRANJA PARRILLA ON 167TH
105 NE 167 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 954-461-5550
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dated October 1, 2023, displayed at bulletin on top of soda cooler. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves and then donned new gloves, no hand wash. Discussed proper procedures with owner and employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped raw chicken stored over mixed seafood at remote walk in freezer. Owner rearranged products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 thawed ROP of raw kingfish at walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside container of rice at back preparation area. Owner removed item.
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
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. Observed 10 thawed ROP of raw kingfish at walk in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with owner and employees. Provided handout via email to owner.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of ceviche preparation cooler at back area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored in floor at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed cutting board utilized to cut chicken and grill next to hand sink at front counter. Discussed requirement of splash guard with owner.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled with black substance.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed brush utilized for raw chicken in disrepair. Owner discarded item.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.Observed wood shelves at front counter where single service cups are stored.
Feb 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee at the front counter using the handwashing sink to clean trays.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter an employee using a bowl to portion and serve food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls at warewashing area wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a tray of food stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Employee placed tray on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan housing at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (67F - Cold Holding/2nd temp: 39F) stored at the front counter for less than 4 hours, as per operator. Employee placed ice around item. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); whole chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding) stored In the walk in cooler. As per operator that is the main cooler for all items, the heat from the kitchen goes inside and take a while to regulate temperature.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice container with no name label. Operator placed name.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee named Margarita with an expired certificate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of steam table. Employee put away.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ambient temperature of walk in cooler at 56F, 20 minutes later walk in cooler is at 50F.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding/Reheated 187F) stored in the steam table for less than 30 minutes as per operator. Operator reheated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen and under 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Observed black beans (50F - Cooling) from the night before, as per operator.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (50F - Cooling) from the night before, as per operator.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed onion cutter in the kitchen with food debris. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy dust.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee getting water from handwashing sink at the front counter to make a sanitizer bucket. Operator stopped employee and made employee get water from the 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as a scoop in the rice, operator removed container.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at front counter reach in cooler and walk in cooler torn.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulation of dust.
Observed kitchen reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked fish in the reach in cooler that is not covered. Observed mussels in a container in the walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking an egg and touching seasoning and bottles without washing hands. Educated how to wash hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai over cooked snapper inside the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (57F - Cold Holding)stored on top of the shelf for less than 1 hour, operator placed item back inside reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Winn-dex bottle with no name label. Operator placed name on the bottle.
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 rinsing metal pot and placing to dry without being sanitized. Educated operator how to properly wash dishes.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice container exterior soiled in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw seafood in the walk in cooler, operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (64F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table. Operator placed back into the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator placed on the bottom shelve of the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle chlorine not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in the kitchen with heavy cut marks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink, operator inverted the items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid to the ice container at the front counter cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the flip top reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rusted pitted surface.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose in 3 compartment sink hanging into water. Operator placed correctly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in walk in cooler torn.
Observed cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen with grooved cut marks.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Observed metal containers of black beans (56F-65F - Cooling Overnight) stored in the walk in cooler. As per operator black beans were made last night 10/26/23 and placed inside walk in cooler at 10pm, temperatures taken today at 11:20am, still above 41F.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dated October 1, 2023, displayed at bulletin on top of soda cooler. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items and stored correctly.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose in 3 compartment sink hanging into water. Operator placed correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed metal containers of black beans (56F-65F - Cooling Overnight) stored in the walk in cooler. As per operator black beans were made last night 10/26/23 and placed inside walk in cooler at 10pm, temperatures taken today at 11:20am, still above 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen floor by the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed sanitizer buckets and stored correctly.
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. Printed form for operator.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In addition to outside walk in freezer shown on plans, observed dry storage area and an ice machine located at same outside building structure were walk in freezer is located. As per plans for restaurant establishment, dry storage area and ice machine is not indicated or identified on plans under file# 270929. Submit revised plans to plan review at dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) A COMPLETED APPLICATION 2) ADETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU.
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. Printed forms for operator. Employees signed during the time of the inspection.
No running water at mop sink located at kitchen, between walk in cooler and three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers of sugar, salt and brown sugar with no label next to stove top. Operator placed label.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and lids stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in walk in cooler torn.
Observed cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen with grooved cut marks.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
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.