LA GRANJA POLLOS A LA BRASA
4975 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.556.2003
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flying insects at preparation area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (43F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator door was opened during preparation less than 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dishwasher machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage ceiling tiles above microwave.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and dust accumulated on vents at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under fryers at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at preparation area, operator moved to dishwashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with food debris on unit across grill. Observed grease accumulated on fryers at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soled walls at kitchen area.
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate16 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 cooked yuca (54F - Cooling); cooked rice (48F - Cooling);; chicken soup (52F - Cooling); black beans (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flying insects at preparation area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish fillets stored above cooked potatoes on reach in cooler across grill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork dated on 07/25 on shelves at walk in cooler floor. Operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork dated on 07/25 on shelves at walk in cooler floor. Operator discarded during inspection. Observed cooked yuca (54F - Cooling); cooked rice (48F - Cooling);; chicken soup (52F - Cooling); black beans (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (43F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator door was opened during preparation less than 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dishwasher machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour stored on dirty container by walk in cooler. Operator changed. Also observed soiled with food debris cutter across walk in cooler entrance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine spray bottle not identified with common name next to dishwasher machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage ceiling tiles above microwave.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and dust accumulated on vents at cook line.
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. Observed walk in cooler reaching 43° and ambient thermometer at 50°.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under fryers at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed several food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on white freezer next to walk in cooler entrance.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at preparation area, operator moved to dishwashing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with food debris on unit across grill. Observed grease accumulated on fryers at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior next to walk in cooler entrance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on unit interior across grill.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca and potatoes containers not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soled walls at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name next to ice machine.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce inside refrigerator at kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed at kitchen employee no changing gloves and hand washing between tasks, observed after cleaning and handling food and clean equipment. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use use.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at condiment station dining area onions and tomatoes mix (47F - Cold Holding) According to manager placed 1 hour ago, Employee placed ice under container for rapid chill. 30 minutes later, onions and tomatoes mix (40F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under sink next to dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back of property.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed inside walk in cooler and kitchen, wall soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves after changing task without washing hands his hands first. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plates raw seafood mix container over an uncover container with cooked sweet potato. Operator stored the sweet potato potatoes on top shelf above the raw seafood mix.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer minimum cooking temperatures for animal proteins. Provided handout to operator, operator coached cook.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spry bottle inside hand wash sink, also used as a dump sink, food residue inside hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside epically in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed on containers with shredded lettuce, cooked corn and cooked sweet potato potatoes. Operator covered food items with aluminum foil.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed ice cream rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen, and inside walk in cooler.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at sandwich table at kitchen container with raw beef stored over a container with cut tomatoes. Employee moved raw beef and stored over raw beef, tomatoes stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed, 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. 3 salmon fillets inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable cutter soiled with food residue.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lids stored inside hand wash sink at ware washing area.. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Window cleaner, no labeled. Manager labeled spry bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. O at ware washing area above dish machine.
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 three salmon filets completely thawed inside reduced oxygen pack inside walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen octopus at 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature temperature. Employee open cold water faucet on top of octopus for proper thawing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers no labeled at kitchen.
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above dishwasher machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed splash food at ceiling across steam table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan dusted at walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at walk in cooler.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler rusted.
Aug 27, 2024Assigned to InspectorRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag of fries stored at same container with raw chicken at prep table at kitchen. Employee removed bag with fries and stored away from raw chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of RAID stored above oil container. Operator removed can of RAID away from food and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at three compartment sink. Operator provided paper.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above dishwasher machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed splash food at ceiling across steam table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board at kitchen preparation area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cookies crumbled stored at floor at storage area.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out on hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan dusted at walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at walk in cooler.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving inside walk in cooler rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored with no label at storage area.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 inside chest freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef containers. Employee organized freezer based upon minimum required cooking temperatures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles, cooked yuca, cooked pork, according to manager prepared two day ago. Employee labeled food container with preparation dates.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling above exit door at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table by fryers grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed trough out kit and ware washing area floors.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shrimp, cooked corn inside walk in cooler containers no covered. Employee covered food containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back preparation area water damage in ceiling.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ware washing area and back preparation areas.
Sep 8, 2023Warning 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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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 dish machine Chlorine 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside refrigerator raw seafood mix stored over an uncovered container with cooked sweet potatoes. Employee stored the cooked sweet potatoes properly away from raw seafood mix.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expires 07/27/2023 for all employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at back preparation area water damage in ceiling.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ware washing area and back preparation areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover dusty inside walk in cooler.
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