LA GRANJA POLLOS A LA BRASA
Health inspection records show LA GRANJA POLLOS A LA BRASA in MIAMI has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
13822 SW 56 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/25/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13656574
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 3 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed lid open for two dumpsters **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu ceviche mixto, fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, and steaks cooked according to customer request identifying raw items to a consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed on the menu ceviche mixto, fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, and steaks cooked according to customer request raw items identifying and linking menu items to a consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
3/20/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13490336
Follow-up Inspection Required6 high, 2 int, 8 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed for tank under soda machine in the hallway. Manager secured with a zip tie to pole. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above single use items in the hallway where soda machine is. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken the containers stored with raw chicken inside the walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching cooked rice at the steam table across of stove. Manager removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed middle light bulb burned out above the stove grill. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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); Manager was able to fix, Dishwasher 2nd test (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed male employee did not wash his hands after touched a cutting board and knife where raw chicken was cut; he removed his gloves, replaced with new gloves, and proceeded inside walk in cooler. Manager explained to the male employee the correct procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sliced ready to eat onions and ready to eat sauces inside RIC the near office. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef lomo prepped on 03/17/26 into smaller portions bags (57F - Cooling). A stop sale was issued. Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw beef lomo prepped on 03/17/26 into smaller portions bags (57F - Cooling). A stop sale was issued for this food items. Also Observed in house salsa (67F - Cooling); in house riccoto (67F - Cooling) at the self service salsa station for consumer. Per operator placed just after noon time. Manager had employees place items on ice. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (98F - Hot Holding) , per operator cooked around 40 minutes ago. Manager had cook reheat, 2nd temperature plantains (167F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute for soda machine in hallway area. Also observed soiled inside the nozzle of the dish spray. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu ceviche mixto, fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, and steaks cooked according to customer request identifying raw items to a consumer advisory. Warning
8/12/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10931768
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 1 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at preparation area an employee beverage container stored on food storage shelves next to food.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings. Also in the reach in cooler located at preparation table observed raw steak stored over cut tomatoes.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator transferred to cooler an hour ago. Operator added ice to container underneath to rapidly cool food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in the dry storage wall paint stored right next to cooking oil and raw onions.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer exceeds 100ppm.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed a large plastic garbage container stored in front of the exit door located at dry storage area.
2/18/2025· 1y 1mo ago
2 int, 1 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed covered under cooling process shrimp (56/54F - Cooling), operator uncovered it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
9/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); fish (49 F - ambient); fish (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the steam table. As per employee foods were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed raw chicken at 47°F inside the walk in cooler. As per employee chicken was stored inside walk in cooler yesterday night. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. **Time Extended**
9/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago
2 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 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 at reach in cooler by the steam table. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored above preparation area. Employee removed the beverage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a thermo stored above preparation area. Employee removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several cups and thermos stored inside the reach in cooler above sauces for customers. Employee placed all employee personal items at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in a metal container with shrimp, old label stuck to food container. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-39-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket for wiping cloths not at proper minimum strength less than 10 ppm. Employee added chlorine and adjusted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); fish (49 F - ambient); fish (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the steam table. As per employee foods were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. Warning
4/24/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8476045
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on the preparation table at cook line.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the upright reach in cooler across from the grill observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Manager reorganized raw products on site. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table observed grilled chicken (126F - Hot Holding), as per cook placed in the steam table for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food.
8/17/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8357600
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 5 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box, hand bag stored in the food storage rack next to the steam table in the preparation area, manager removed items on site. Corrected On-Site
- 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. In the preparation area observed rice scoop handle touching the rice.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Jupiñas can stored in the reach-in cooler located in the kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler located in the preparation area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach-in cooler located in the kitchen area observed raw fish, raw beef stored over cut ready to eat tomatoes, employee removed tomatoes and placed it on to of the raw products. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon stored in the hand-wash sink located in the preparation area.
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. In the preparation area on a shelf above the steam table observed a soup bowl cracked.
- 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. Manager printed form and completed it during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
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