LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
455 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Repeat Violation
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook chewing gum while cooking.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contain a pink liquid identified as a degreaser located on chemical shelf Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1/2 bottle drinking water on top of microwave Operator discard item Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket 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. Cooked potatoes at 125F Operator reheated item to 160F Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a pink liquid identified as degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. 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 at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-22: Observed 3 milk dessert at(50F - Cold holding). Display Cooler. Admin Complaint
- 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 dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-22: Observed 3 milk dessert at Display Cooler (50F- Cold holding) Admin Complaint
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-22: Observed cut lettuce at Front Counter 50F Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/21/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at bucket of seasoning by ice machine. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack at dishwasher. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by take out window - cases of plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor. Additionally buckets of seasoning stored directly on floor by ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed by ice machine - bags of sweet plantains thawing at room temperature.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at back entrance - employee took trash outside came back inside, changed gloves and proceeded to continue with food. Operator educated employee on proper handwashing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored above pre cooked burger patties (not commercially packaged). Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. 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 at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
- 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 at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing. Around mop sink
- 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 48°F. Manager states chicken in Walk In Cooler overnight
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/6/2023
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 7/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed salmon 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. Operator opened packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 salt container the handle in contact with the salt. Operator removed scope. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on front counter. Operator placed in sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket on front counter chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator discarded made new solution. Rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); potato salad (61F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calamari (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); mussels (47F - Cold Holding) per operator stored approximately since 10:30am. More than 4 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); potato salad (61F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans per operator stored approximately since 10:30am. More than 4 hours. See stop sale. 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 yellow rice (108F - Hot Holding) in steam table . Observed operator voluntary discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in preparation area with a sharpening stone across the top of the sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser and bleach toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).