LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
3919 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Products in both the walk in cooler and freezer. The products was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system Obote the rotisserie.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200 ppm Chlorine was changed. 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef inside the walk in cooler. The chicken was relocated. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White cup used to scoop rice on the steam table. The cup was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Jarritos pineapple soda stored on the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. The beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black cap stored on the shelf with Jarritos beverages. The hat was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container of chicken inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Big serving spoons on the cook line in a container of water at 84F. The water was discarded and the utensils was taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bulk container of fish thawing in standing water on the bottom shelf of the prep table across from the beverage syrup rack. The water was discarded and place inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef inside a black container on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Container of chicken on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the dry storage area. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).