La Granja 2

6544 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

La Granja 2 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which La Granja 2's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In glassfront reach in cooler, containers or raw beef and chicken thawing above cases of peppers and limes. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In True upright reach in freezer, containers of cut raw beef and chicken above cases of fish. Manager rearranged beef and chicken to another freezer for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in storage area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing throughout storage areas.
38-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with seasoning stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with knives and forks stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. -Observed raw pork stored over arepas in true freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -Observed several bicycle stored in prep area.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with maintenance equipments.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original containers not identified by common names.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of green substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with various food items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with seasoning stored in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed containers with chicken and beef thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
47
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Granja 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Granja 2 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Granja 2?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Granja 2.

How does La Granja 2 compare to other restaurants in Margate?

La Granja 2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.

Has La Granja 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Granja 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Granja 2 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 La Granja 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Granja 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.