La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood

3919 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 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. Rice 108F the rice temperature was turned up to reheat the rice to 165F for hot holding on the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Mussels.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**

01C-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of fish inside the walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his nose with the gloves on and continued to engage in food preparation. I had the employee to remove his gloves and wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Slotted spoon in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The spoon was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White interior panel has black mold- like substance on the bottom.

22-20-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200 ppm Chlorine was changed. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef inside the walk in cooler. The chicken was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Products in both the walk in cooler and freezer. The products was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system Obote the rotisserie.

36-62-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the dry storage area. **Warning**

38-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef inside a black container on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Container of chicken on the floor inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Aug 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three 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 Lakeland?

La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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