LA GRANJA RESTAURANT
10590 Forest Hill Boulevard
Florida, 33414
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over walk in cooler.
- 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. At walk in cooler: cooked black beans (54F - Cooling) As per operator, prepped last night and left to cool over night. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse pan; no sanitizing done. Employee then placed pan on drying rack. Advised operator to properly clean and sanitize pan.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment sells Swaii fish raw. No proof of parasite destruction. Swaii Fish must be served fully cooked or discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer #1- raw chicken in metal pan stored on top of bags of peppers. Not all items commercially packaged. Operator removed metal pan of raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer #2: raw diced chicken in metal pan stored on top of raw pork. Not all items commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked black beans (54F - Cooling) As per operator, prepped last night and left to cool over night. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit near cook line: raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: raw seasoned whole chicken (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit near cook line: raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: raw seasoned whole chicken (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time stamp in place for pico de gallo being held using time as a public health control in buffet area. Advised operator to time mark.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked potatoes (123F - Hot Holding) As per operator, placed in table at 11am. Operator removed to be reheated. At steam table near cook line: fried plantains (120F - Hot Holding) As per operator, held for 15 mins. Item stored over-stacked. Operator decided to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler unit near cook line: cut tomatoes (55F at 12:18pm; 54F at 12:54pm) - Cooling) As per operator tomatoes were cut at 11am. At current rate of cooling item will not coolto 41F within a total of 4 hours. Item stored over stacked. Advised operator to quick chill.
- 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. No written procedure available for pico de gallo being held using time as a public health control in buffet area. Provided operator with form.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled with common name. Advised operator to label. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 13 total violations (9 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 at storage area with single service items Approximately 2 flies seen flying around in prep area near dish wash area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Approximately 2 flies seen flying around in prep area near dish wash area. Admin Complaint
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment sells Swai Fish raw, no proof of parasite destruction. Swai Fish must be served fully cooked. Advised operator to provide. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Same. Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near ice machine: Raw steak in large pan stored above raw cassava in commercial packaging. At deep freezer near ice machine: Raw chicken in large uncovered pan stored above raw steak in large pan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: At deep freezer near front counter: raw beef burgers in plastic bag with a knot stored over commercially packaged raw red snappers. Operator stored properly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 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. At walk in cooler: raw seasoned whole chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); cooked cassava (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were prepped yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: At walk in cooler: cooked cassava (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were prepped yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. 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. At walk in cooler: raw seasoned whole chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); cooked cassava (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were prepped yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: At walk in cooler: cooked cassava (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were prepped yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon opening ice machine, observed interior and exterior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 at storage area with single service items Approximately 2 flies seen flying around in prep area near dish wash area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment sells Swai Fish raw, no proof of parasite destruction. Swai Fish must be served fully cooked. Advised operator to provide. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer near ice machine: Raw steak in large pan stored above raw cassava in commercial packaging. At deep freezer near ice machine: Raw chicken in large uncovered pan stored above raw steak in large pan Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touching raw beef, touched apron, touched prep table then handled clean utensil; wiping cloth; no glove change. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Warning
- 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. At walk in cooler: raw seasoned whole chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); cooked cassava (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were prepped yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: raw seasoned whole chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); cooked cassava (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items were prepped yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabelled spray bottle containing bleach and water not labelled with common day. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 8 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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. While plastic ice deflector. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Same **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken floor tiles in prep room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
15
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. While plastic ice deflector. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not available upon request. Manager found license that expired on 12/01/2022. License current in the system. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken floor tiles in prep room. Warning
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Bud Light Beer bottle stored in ice in ice machine bin . This ice used for drink ice .see stop sale Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw beef thawing at room temperature under prep table . Still partially frozen in the middle. Temperature 32-43. Explained. Advised to move to walk in cooler. Employee moved both to walk in cooler. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to green cutting board in prep room. Manager removed the cloth towel . 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. black beans 59 in the center 50 around the edges as per manager cooling overnight in tightly covered large container,cooked potatoes 46 cooling overnight,cooked ribs 45 cooling overnight,spaghetti 45 cooling overnight,cooked wings 45 cooling overnight ( not prepared or portioned or handled today as per manager.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. black beans 59 in the center 50 around the edges as per manager cooling overnight in tightly covered large container,cooked potatoes 46 cooling overnight,cooked ribs 45 cooling overnight,spaghetti 45 cooling overnight,cooked wings 45 cooling overnight Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and started cut raw chicken. Explained and he washed hands in prep sink without soap. Explained again and he washed hands in hand sink. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Male employee washed Hans without soap in prep sink. Explained and he washed hands in hand sink with soap Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by Bud Light Beer bottle stored in ice in ice machine bin . This ice used for drink ice .see stop sale and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 on wall behind prep table. 2 flying around in prep room. Admin Complaint
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For Swai fish used in Ceviche. Do not sell raw or under cooked Ceviche until proof of parasite destruction is provided. Warning
- 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 boxes stored on top of open plastic container of raw beef in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 crawling on the wall behind three compartment sink in prep room. Manager killed and cleaned the surface. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fish 45 ( as per cook fish was thawing at room temperature earlier before putting in this cooler ) in fish flip top cooler in the kitchen. Unable to determine how long. See stop sale. ( explained proper thawing procedure) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45-46 5 boxes on rack. As per manager received deliveries today 1 hour ago and will prep. Now. Explained 1 box at a time . When done move to walk in cooler and bring another box to prep. Employee moved all boxes to walk in cooler. fish 45 ( as per cook fish was thawing at room temperature earlier before putting in this cooler ) in fish flip top cooler in the kitchen. Unable to determine how long. See stop sale. ( explained proper thawing procedure) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking .Upon arrival ( before 11 am Opening time ) Observed no Time marked on cut tomatoes,shredded lettuce in flip top cooler at front counter. Manager put laminated times 11-3 . Explained time starts when tomatoes or lettuce is cut or removed from walk in cooler at 41 f or below Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Diced tomatoes 45 f as per manager diced yesterday. Ambient cooling overnight in tightly covered container. Not prepared or port today. 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. Diced tomatoes 45 f as per manager diced yesterday. Ambient cooling overnight in tightly covered container. Not prepared or port today. 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. Garlic potatoes 122 in steam table at front counter. As per manager cooked an hour ago. Explained to reheat to 165 then put back in steam table. Manager turned up the setting **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Male emplowashed hands in prep sink. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Diced tomatoes 45 f as per manager diced yesterday. Ambient cooling overnight in tightly covered container. Not prepared or port today. Warning
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certificate for manager Jennifer Ordones. As per manager Jennifer Ordones working 1 year as manager . Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in hand sink behind ice machine. Explained and employee removed the pan. Corrected On-Site 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/. 8 food handlers working no certified food manager present. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap of any kind provided at hand sink by dishwasher and by prep sink .explained. No soap available. One hand sink have soap. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light red color liquid spray bottle and clear liquid ( soap mixture) not labeled. Explained Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 28 total violations (15 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **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 deep pan with Cooked beans at 12:27( 56F cooling )per operator cooling since last night, Operated discarded see stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep pan with Cooked beans at 3:30 ( 56F cooling )per operator cooling since last night, Operated discarded see stop sale 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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep pan with Cooked beans at 12:27( 56F cooling )per operator cooling since last night, Operated discarded see stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep pan with Cooked beans at 3:30( 56F cooling )per operator cooling since last night, Operated discarded see stop sale Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).