La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood 11 times, with records going back to 2022. La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Chlorine dish machine 10 ppm , rechecked after priming 100 ppm Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk in cooler. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles on prep area.
36-34-5
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live small fly in the back office and 1 live small fly on the cook line
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over bottled spicy sauce in walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheesecake and rice pudding kept overnight in the small reach in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese, shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes on make table since 2 hours close to hot holding chicken drawers, shredded lettuce 58 F, shredded cheese 51 F and sliced tomatoes at 51 F. Pico sauce on toppings bar for 2.5 hours at 48F Everything was moved to walk in cooler Cheesecake and rice pudding kept overnight by small reach in cooler on Front counter, both at 54 F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on top of evaporated milk in the rack next to sauces by dry storage rack by reach in cooler on prep area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggs and cooked chicken made on 7/19 without date marking.
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles by three compartment sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available on handwashing sink located by 3 compartment sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Employee open drink next to to-go containers on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light above kitchen grill burned out
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster, operator posted it **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Diced tomatoes, jalapeño, peppers , cooked potatoes not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish stored in standing water in walk in cooler. Water removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery stored over cooked beans in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Part of hood system not functioning, mechanic came and fixed hood **Corrected On-Site**
36-65-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
14-17-4
17
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water in hand sink located at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils kept in dirty water with temperature of 127F.
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall behind chemical rack.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger meat stored over empanadas in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sliced chicken breast stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole chickens stored over ready to eat black beans in walk in cooler . Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat huacatay sauce in reach in cooler close to office are. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items mentioned below were kept in walk in cooler overnight : Whole seasoned chickens 46F Whole Beef 45F Cooked shrimp 45F Black beans on metal containers 47F Sliced chicken breast 45F Whole snapper 45F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes kept for less than 4 hours in a mixing bowl on reach cooler top with temperature of 57F All items mentioned below were kept in walk in cooler overnight : Whole seasoned chickens 46F Whole Beef 45F Cooked shrimp 45F Black beans on metal containers 47F Sliced chicken breast 45F Whole snapper 45F For the cooked potatoes inspector ask manager to move to other area for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked half chickens kept in warming drawer located in cooked line. Kept for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 127 to 130F. Ask manager to reheat to 165F. rechecked 135F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle kept in dish area with no name. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Inspector emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups use to scoop sugar and salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Debris and dust on ceiling tiles over reach in freezer by office and ceiling tiles over boxes of single service items **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Walk in cooler with ambient cooling temperature of 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with seasoned whole chicken stored in walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer have debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, salt, Ajinomoto with no label **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty container inside of hand wash sink next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans, cooked shrimp and chicken not date marked in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees open drink containers next to sauces in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor next to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice on all 3 chest freezers
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four small flying insects flying around onions One small flying insect flying on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: 4 small flying insects on dis area 4 small flying insects flying flying over onions **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. reach in freezer have debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four small flying insects flying around onions One small flying insect flying on cook line **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.Swai fish use for ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items kept on walk in cooler overnight, whole chicken 47F, black beans 51F, raw cubed beef 49F, raw chicken 48F, raw steak 47F, cooked shrimp 58F, red beans 48F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept on walk in cooler overnight, whole chicken 47F, black beans 51F, raw cubed beef 49F, raw chicken 48F, raw steak 47F, cooked shrimp 58F, red beans 48F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Foam cup use to scoop cooked rice and flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
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.Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. reach in freezer have debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over beef in reach in cooler close to serving window. Raw ribs stored over cassava on reach in freezer. Raw burgers stored over empanadas on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Dust on ceiling tiles over single services by dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Alfajores kept on front counter with no labels. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
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 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four 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 Orlando?
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
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 nine 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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