LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
3852 South Orlando Drive
Sanford, Florida, 32773
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to scoop raw chicken in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed 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. - salmon
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below shelves in dry storage
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - mixed seafood in tub of standing water Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **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 on counter next to cook line - chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); - French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Observed next to cookline cooler - soup stock (69F - Cold Holding); - rice (60F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: manager states held overnight - snapper (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (48F - Cold Holding); - pork chop (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); - chicken saltado (47F - Cold Holding) - white fish (46 - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Soup 156f hot holding Black beans 51f cold holding Brown beans 49f cold holding Black beans 64f cold holding Black beans 52f cold holding Pasta 47f cold holding Ribs 48f cold holding Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to portion raw chicken at cook line Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed 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. - salmon See stop sale Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - 2 line cooks wearing watch Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below shelves in dry storage Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops and ladles in standing water 70f Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water at mop sink. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 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. - chlorine 0ppm. Chemical hoses not in correct bucket. Manager fixed. Final reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - manual ware wash no sanitizing Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to cook line - chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); - French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Observed next to cookline cooler - soup stock (69F - Cold Holding); - rice (60F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: manager states held overnight - snapper (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (48F - Cold Holding); - pork chop (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); - chicken saltado (47F - Cold Holding) - white fish (46 - Cold Holding) Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging on flat top grill
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasonings and corn not covered on dry storage rack at cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and King fish thawing in walk in cooler in packaging that states item be removed from packaging before thawing
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacid stored with seasoning on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter for the Swai fish used in the ceviche Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and King fish thawing in walk in cooler but not removed from packaging as stated by manufacturer guidelines
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Facility keeps less then 6 eggs out at a time but do not have a time plan. Per operator item has been out less than 2 hours.Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of chemical no label Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the floor sink in the dish area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket broken 2 or 3 hood filters missing
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in a mop bucket
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg and salt not labled
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No letter for the Swai fish used in ceviche at the restaurant Operator will reach out to their office for a copy
- 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 in the walk in cooler
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in the dish area has a pan inside
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).