La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing on one hose bib.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves housing single use device items in the kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for female restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for stored clean food pans near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in need of repair with door panel chipped. Also observed in poor condition door gasket of walk in freezer and gasket of reach in coolers across near cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole mid way up the exit door located near the bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles through out ware washing and kitchen areas.
36-17-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed for hand wash station at kitchen entrance.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed particle wood shelves being used to store single service items ready for use at the front counter; particle wood is not smooth and not easily cleanable.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in freezer and reach in coolers in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on two clean squeeze bottles stored above shelves near 3CS.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on walk in freezer shelves.
14-17-4
47
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine stored on shelf above prep table in back prep area.
41-07-4
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. Observed employee training expired for Lizardo and Santiago
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling the garbage can and subsequently touching to-go containers without changing their gloves. Discussed and coached employee on the best practices and proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by the walk in freezer area.
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored between the grill and the aluminum table, located at cooking line.
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line, near the oven.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink, located at front kitchen entrance.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles Stained by the standing reach in coolers,located at front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with raw chicken without a lid in flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking area.
08B-12-5
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are no longer a smooth easily cleanable surface.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken in prep room on floor in boxes and food containers.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed a washing hose less than 1 inch gap in three compartment sink. Manager had employee fix the hose hook to guaranty at least a 1 inch air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
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 fish stored above RTE vegetables in the walk in freezer Manager asked employee to move fish to a different area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board from reach in cooler at ceviche station soiled. As well as cutting board at prep station next to stove.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed food ready to use (cooked shredded chicken) stored in a pan not labeled, also shrimp,wedges of tomatoes in the walk in cooler
02D-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap at back door exit by the guest bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers front line and ceviche station.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca stored un covered in walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels wet not stored in sanitizer solution by dish machine. Manager removed them an placed them in sanitizer water.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in use not labeled at reach in coolers
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile missing above walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at ceviche station
13-03-4
39
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 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 meat over raw fish in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees working in the back then returning to the cook line without changing gloves. Manager made employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer concentration less than 50 in sanitizer buckets on the line. Manager changed solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked vegetables in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in reach in coolers and prep tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom covers under grill station.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated meats not dated in walk in cooler, as per Employee since yesterday at 10 am.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile broken above walk in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to be used not inverted in three compartment sink. Manager inverted them.
24-05-4
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. Observed a cup other milk on top of prep table next to microwave.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and car keys stored between products above flour containers.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at back exit door and door in hallway next to bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to steam table.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and walk in freezer and cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored raw chicken not covered in reach in cooler, and cut vegetables not covered in walk in cooler. Manager had them covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer water throughout the kitchen area. Manager collected them. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles with sauce not labeled under ceviche station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed excessive standing water under reach in cooler next to steam table.
29-49-6
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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 Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” 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 Miami?
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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 two times per year on average.
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