La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: 0pm **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -dish machine holding too much water causing grey water to spill onto floor during run -water is not drained between wash and rinse cycle - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Dish machine fails to dispense soap or sanitizer during cycle **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door, bottom right corner - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door stops before closing - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with neon green substance stored with clean dishes
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with neon green substance not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -dish machine holding too much water causing grey water to spill onto floor during run -water is not drained between wash and rinse cycle
16-55-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating and drinking in kitchen
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on dish table at front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door, bottom right corner
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door stops before closing
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
43
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tostones in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of stainless steel cleaner stored on top of reach in cooler on cooks line Spray bottle of Clorox stored above boxed sodas Open cans of paint on shelving stored next to drinks **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Advised operator some employee certificates expired 9/15/25
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, in areas in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked/broken next to fryer, standing water in broken tiles
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container., scoop stored in rice**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to knife stored in raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning in a few areas in kitchen / prep area
36-62-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from from cooking equipment **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cooks line hand sink has continuous hot water running, unable to shut off
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above walk-in-cooler
36-32-5
30
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 52°; raw poultry 51°; raw beef 51°; cooked beef 52° **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside back door, standing water of soapy mop buck dumped outback door, advised operator all waste water must be dumped in mop sink
28-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 packs of ROP Salmon, all defrosted in sealed bags in reach in cooler on cooks line, package states keep frozen until use, in cooler from previous day **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All in cooler from previous day Cooked eggs 52°; raw poultry 51°; raw beef 51°; cooked beef 52° **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at drive through blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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. Unit one cooks line
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 packs of salmon in cooler from previous day in sealed bags, already all defrosted **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink by cooler on cooks line
36-22-4
32
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (47F - Cold Holding).manager states In walk-in cooler from yesterday. Provided cooling forms and discussed proper cooling method. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Counter above make table. Staff removed coffee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Uncooked rice container. Staff stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F in soup pot. Staff discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Storage rack for dishes with rust.
14-47-4
55
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
33-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded boxes in ground around dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yuca 52°; Wings 57°; tostones 58°: all foods in cooler on line from previous day (per manager) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. YUCA 52° 3lbs Wings 57° 8 lbs Tostones 58° 3 lbs **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of spray stainless steel cans on make table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher with water stored in hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded boxes in ground around dumpster
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs stored in foods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 85° **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink by dish washer **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood spices in containers not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
22
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions 77° hot holding, moved to flat top for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaner not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat hanging on boxed sodas
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to unit next to flat top grill
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops to black beans in container **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 118°
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in containers not labeled
02D-01-5
37
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs temp 47°; per operator out less than 4 hours, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner hanging over clean pots and pans **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop on rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line in water 100°; operator turned temperature up, recheck temp 139 **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Some Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: 6 employees expired - verified employees are still actively working at facility **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls beneath equipment in dish area are soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Cutting boards are grooved and no longer cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood.
How does La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood 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 Chicken Steak and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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