LA GRANJA RESTAURANTS
1901 Northeast 163rd Street
Florida, 33162
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink in front of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (70/65F - Cooling, in walk in cooler, beans was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-15: At the time of callback inspection observed black beans covered in a metal container (49°F/ 52°F- Cooling)in walk in freezer, from the day before as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (70/65F - Cooling, in walk in cooler, beans was cooked from the day before as per operator. Also Observed cooked ribs (49F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. In reach cooler across the cook line fish (48F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) from more than 4 hours as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-15: At the time of callback inspection observed black beans covered in a metal container (49°F/ 52°F- Cooling)in walk in freezer, from the day before as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 59°F Also observed reach in cooler across cook line with ambient temperature of 56°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink in front of the cook line. **Warning**
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On hand sink located in front of the cook line. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation area. **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (70/65F - Cooling, in walk in cooler, beans was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shells in the same container with eggs shells in use, located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cracked shells in the same container with eggs shells in use, located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (70/65F - Cooling, in walk in cooler, beans was cooked from the day before as per operator. Also Observed cooked ribs (49F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. In reach cooler across the cook line fish (48F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) from more than 4 hours as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (49F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. In reach cooler across the cook line fish (48F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) from more than 4 hours as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored on hand sink in front of the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored around the kitchen and not in their sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed multiple wet cloths stored around the kitchen and not in their sanitizer bucket. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed trash can blocking the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind the soda machine in the warewashing area. **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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 with ambient temperature of 61F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-13-5:Basic - 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 3 compartment sink prepared as water and sanitizer in the middle compartment. Educated employee how to properly set up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed chicken container stored in the walk in cooler with cracked lids. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored around the kitchen and not in their sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - 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 (52F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands after washing and sanitizing pots and pans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Bahama fish (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (51F - Cold Holding); ribs (53F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bahama fish (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (51F - Cold Holding); ribs (53F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee with lack of knowledge on how to wash, rinse and sanitize properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed repeated multiple handwashing violations in the warewashing area. Handwashing sink needs to be installed. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately 8 employees engaging in food preparation without a manager on duty. Observed person in charge Santiago Ramirez with no manager certificate. **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. 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/. Observed no plans approved for the establishment. Location has multiple hand washing violations in the warewashing area. Handwashing sink needs to be installed. **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. Observed no employee training in the establishment. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).