La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2024, La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over sauces at reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line had container in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucets at hand washing sink at front counter and cooks line do not work
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored inside make table on metal surface next to lid **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door frame and on shelving at walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave between cooks line and dish wash area
22-08-4
55
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet at front counter hand washing sink does not turn on - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. king fish (74F - Cold Holding)per operator was being thawed and was put on counter less than 2 hours. Operator placed container of king fish in walk in freezer for temperature recovery 2nd temperature 67F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef in container stored on top of octopus at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For the Swai used in the ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in hand washing sink at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in generic spray bottle at chemical storage area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on soda boxes at front counter Phone and wallet on clean plate shelf by hot wells Bag stored on top of bag of flour next to exit door at back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jugs of sauce stored on floor by drive thru window **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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 handle in direct contact with uncooked rice at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet at front counter hand washing sink does not turn on
29-11-4
43
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container sitting in hand sink on cook line,used to fill tray under grill. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red liquid hanging on rack by back door not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup and personal items on top of soda boxes. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water next to drink boxes, walk in cooler and back dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar and seasoning stored on floor. Manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice in drink station ice bin on front counter. Fixed scoop to be upright. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans temping at 50F, per operator it was made yesterday (9/29/24)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions and tomatoes temping at 121F per operator hot held longer than 2 hours. Advised operator to place on stove to get back to 135F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream temping at 68F per operator was outside of cooler for 5 minutes. Advised operator to move back into fridge. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans temping at 50F, per operator it was made yesterday (9/29/24).
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastics container in handwashing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink closest to mop sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by triple sink and front counter. Operator filled with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by mop sink without a label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On door frames, fans, shelving in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks and food stored in mini fridge at front counter where salsas in squeeze bottles are stored.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with food stored on floor of walk-in cooler and container of seasoning in kitchen next to handwashing sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sazón, flour containers not labeled on shelves next to make table.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Several mops by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags at front counter stored next to beverages.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Several drink bottles throughout kitchen.
12B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat cut vegetables.
08B-17-4
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 handles in direct contact with seasoning, flour, ice, and raw chicken. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
23
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bags of catsup in walk in cooler, operator moved the catsup to a higher shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
53A-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish room area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed garlic cases of mixed garlic in plastic boxes on the floor in back area storage Observed plastic containers with chicken on the floor in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of counter, operator moved it to the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container without label, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
45
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bags of catsup in walk in cooler, operator moved the catsup to a higher shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. **Warning**
53A-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish room area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed garlic cases of mixed garlic in plastic boxes on the floor in back area storage Observed plastic containers with chicken on the floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of counter, operator moved it to the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container without label, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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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 Mar 2, 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, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” 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 Orlando?
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 55 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 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 four times per year on average.
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