El Granero Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, El Granero Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling vents above ice machine soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
El Granero Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Deerfield Beach average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vents above ice machine soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in warehouse wash area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in freezer door handle soiled with food debris, in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tres Leches, Cuatro Leches, and flan in the customer self serve unit at the front counter not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Operator ordered labels. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance above the cookline in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on ikon refrigerated unit in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket Asber reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Torn door gasket on Bison reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Gaskets on order. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of Ikon reach in cooler in the kitchen, in disrepair/has exposed insulation on door interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
78
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream (54F), tostones (55F), and yucca(57F) in the reach in flip top cooler opposite the fryers in the kitchen. Items placed in unit from freezer and cooler, less than three hours ago. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Employee hired less than 30 days not aware of reporting responsibility and has not yet obtained food handler training. Provided operator with employee reporting agreements. Operator reviewed and signed with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tres Leches, Cuatro Leches, and flan in the customer self serve unit at the front counter not labeled. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, pump sprayer containing light purple liquid underneath warewash sink. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance and slime in the interior of the ice machine/bin by the triple sink. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use styrofoam container used in the dry rice container in the storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance above the cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on the stove top in standing water 126F. Operator placed container over flame on stove top to reheat water to 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of Ikon reach in cooler in the kitchen, in disrepair/has exposed insulation on door interior. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.old label on cleaned squeeze bottle stored on cleaned utensil rack in storage area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on ikon refrigerated unit in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket Asber reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Torn door gasket on Bison reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
39
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet outside near the back door.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish and shrimp ceviche on the menu. Operator identified ceviche as raw on all printed menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal bag stored above seasoning on the food storage rack in the storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on Hoshizaki reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on low flame on the stove top in the kitchen in water 118°. Operator turned up the flame to increase temperature to 135°. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets on reach-in cooler opposite cookline in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Hoshizaki reach in cooler opposite to the fryers in the kitchen.
29-49-6
61
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (116°F - Hot Holding) in steam table drawers. Operator states item has been in unit for approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beans 3:10 (120°F - Cooling); beans 3:40 (115°F - Cooling) being cooled at room temperature. Operator added chill sticks to beans. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ribs stored in reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Granero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Granero Restaurant on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Granero Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling vents above ice machine soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Granero Restaurant.
How does El Granero Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
El Granero Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has El Granero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Granero Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Granero Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Granero Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Granero Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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