La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
55
Score
La Granja Chicken Steak And Seafood, located at 3333 NW 17 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 10, 2026. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and four minor violations. Notably, repeat violations were observed concerning soiled ceiling tiles and a damaged cutting board, though a soiled microwave was corrected during the inspection.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink, operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Swai stored in container above beef inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of prep table in front of cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom right of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer in lobby area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair above ware washing area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in front of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in lobby area and in front of prep table.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp stored inside reach in cooler in front of cook line uncovered.
08B-12-5
50
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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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**
36-34-5
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**
14-09-4
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**
14-69-4
86
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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**
12A-07-5
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-04-5
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**
08A-20-5
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**
12A-09-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
27-16-4
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**
53B-16-4
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
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**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with excessive cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with missing lid. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in lobby area. **Warning**
14-69-4
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**
10-07-4
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**
05-09-4
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**
02D-01-5
21
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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.
08B-63-4
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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.
12A-05-4
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**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the lady washing dishes stop to drink and continued to wash dishes.
12B-02-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler across from the fryer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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**
10-01-5
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**
08B-63-4
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**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced vegetables.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed both quaternary and chlorine chemical test kits are expired
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink On cook line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish improperly thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, book bag, jackets all stored over/not separated from food or food equipment.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
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 flour scoop handle touching flour. Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in preparation and storage areas in kit
36-64-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.Observed vegetables removed from original packaging in working containers in lobby area not locked.
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of sauce and oils with no label. Observed working container of flour with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
25
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lobby area cut tomatoes and onions (50F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce with cut vegetables (60F - Cold Holding)as per operator items were out for approximately 2 hours operator plugged in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line cooked tomatoes and onions (125F - Hot Holding)as per operator item was prepared approximately one hour ago operator moved item to grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects in dry storage area. Insects were landing on protected single service items and flying in air. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed probe thermometer only go to 50F during calibration **Warning**
05-07-4
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/? **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot at drink station soiled **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on shelf across from cook line not protected or inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating plate of food on cutting board at prep sink **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of mayonnaise on the floor. Operator lifted mayonnaise off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
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