La Gran Parada

254 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL 32750
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2023
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Gran Parada, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 1, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at La Gran Parada since Mar 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which La Gran Parada's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - cutting boards -interior of a microwave - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket broken -door handle true cooler -interior door panel on the ATOSA freezer -gasket to the true cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the mop sink missing handle - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the chest freezers in the office area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up whit refrigerator ice build up - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - range top and side -exterior of the fryer -Hood filters -exterior of the white freezer -exterior of the makecoolerv -shelf over the sandwich press - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - mop sink is not operational, covered with a pan and several pots - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
58
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on a shelf over food storage (chest frezzer)
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Beef broth cans damaged
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw pork in the true cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live at the microwave
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Oil and garlic 86F, left off temperature control less than 2 hours - true 2 door cooler: chicken (52F); Spanish rice (57F - Cold Holding); rice (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); ; Pork (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (56F - Hot Holding); cooked plant foods (56F - Cold Holding) Cooling unit had a cardboard liner on the top shelf restricting the air flow . Items in the cooler above the card were ok for the most part below was out of temperature for the most part
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice 98-110F; chicken 98-112F; plantains, 99F; yucca, 112F; held off temperature control less than 2 hours
03B-01-6
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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-103 EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water shut off at back handsink
27-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - cutting boards -interior of a microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - back handsink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the cooks line
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in prep draining on the floor
29-20-5
Basic - mop sink is not operational, covered with a pan and several pots
29-27-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open gatoraid bottle in the white refrigerator
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the black beans bag
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans in the back area (mop sink)
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives , and other hand utensils stored on dirty box top
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket broken -door handle true cooler -interior door panel on the ATOSA freezer -gasket to the true cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the mop sink missing handle
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the chest freezers in the office area
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beans , bag and bucketb
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up whit refrigerator ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - range top and side -exterior of the fryer -Hood filters -exterior of the white freezer -exterior of the makecoolerv -shelf over the sandwich press
23-03-4
9
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Gran Parada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Gran Parada on file is from Mar 1, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Gran Parada compare to other restaurants in Longwood?

La Gran Parada most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.

Has La Gran Parada's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Gran Parada have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Gran Parada means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.