LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
3333 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/10/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/27/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. **Time Extended**
- 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with missing lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed dumpster with missing lid. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: During routine inspection, observed water with a temperature of 76°F, ran water for 5 minutes at the 3 compartment sink. At the time of call back, observed water temperature at 77°F at the 3 compartment sink. Also observed tankless water heater being installed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in none of the Hand washing sinks throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: During routine inspection, observed water with a temperature of 76°F at all handwashing sinks, ran water for 5 minutes at hand washing sink at front counter. At the time of call back, observed water temperature at 77°F at handwashing sink at front counter. Also observed tankless water heater being installed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 2/26/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing 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 reach in cooler in the back of house not keeping proper temperatures. Food that was inside cooler was moved to a working reach in cooler. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with missing lid. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water with a temp of 87°F. Operator had employee heat up water to proper temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in coolers in the back of house. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with food related liquid with no labels in kitchen area. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on with no handwashing procedure to then initiate in a task with food. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Swai filets over unwashed vegetables. Operator had them placed in proper locations. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over raw swai filets in reach in freezer. Operator had them placed in proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee bring dirty dishes to dishwashing area, to then go and initiate in a food task without washing hands first. Coached manager on correct procedures. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken being held at (47F - Cold Holding); Beef at (47F - Cold Holding) and Cut tomatoes at (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the cook line. Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dishwasher unable to answer basic sanitizer concentration levels. Coached employee on proper levels as per food code. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee get water from handwash sink to use to boil vegetables at cook line. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in none of the Hand washing sinks throughout establishment. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/29/2024
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near prep sink.
Inspection Date: 4/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569186
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an upright cooler full of vegetables and a chest freezer with fries and vegetables not locked in the dining room.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
Inspection Date: 12/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374755
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the lady washing dishes stop to drink and continued to wash dishes.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler across from the fryer gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed vegetables removed from their original containers in a upright cooler in the dining room not locked. Observed a chest freezer in the dining with several different products not locked. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles containing different types of liquids not labeled at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the lady washing dishes stop and drink and continue to wash dishes.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw whole snapper over vegetables in the glass door reach in cooler next to the freezer. The manger moved the fish and vegetables to the correct shelves. Corrected On-Site
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 615-3307
Website: https://lagranjarestaurants.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(322 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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