La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Plantation restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pasta hot held at 95F in prep station. As per operator, pasta cooked and place at station 1 hour before the inspection. Advise operator to reheat item to 165F. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no vacuum breaker on a threaded hose bib next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sweet potato cold held at 44 degrees F in flip top cooker. Per operator, potatoes transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 3 uncovered containers with cooked beans and seafood stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to scoop rice in steam table across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Still observed.
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Still observed sink labeled in incorrect order. **Time Extended**
16-13-5
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy empanadas stored in reach in cooler across from cook line. PIC discarded.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to ready to eat arepas in low bowl next ice machine. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); yuka (47F - Cold Holding); cooked green plantains (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in freezer to rapid cool. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items fell out of temperature due to the cooler being defective. Second temperature 38-42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - Hot Holding). Employee increased temperature of rice to reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold bucket of water. Employee removed.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing glass cleaner.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed par cooked pork (45F at 12:15 - Cooling since 11:30, second temperature 48F). Item is not cooling adequately due to damaged cooler gasket. Item placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to scoop rice in steam table across from cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. PIC printed and posted license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used on prep table throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line.
08B-12-5
32
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); raw beef (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were taken from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top this morning but fell out of temperature as a result of the cooler being unplugged. Items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with an accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used on prep table. Employee removed.
21-10-4
64
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (73F - Cold Holding at room temperature); egg wash (71F - Cold Holding at room temperature) ; seafood stock (68F - Cold Holding) all on countertop in kitchen. As per employee, items were prepared and held out approximately 1 hour before inspection. Employee moved items to cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Employee fixed machine during inspection, corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment handles, and hand washing sinks soiled with debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter above soda syrup storage. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles being stored on floor behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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. In stock.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked plantains thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
29
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored being RTE precooked shrimp. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator dumped majority of solution and diluted by adding more water retesting at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping sanitizer into hand-wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken in a large pot stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of flour, sugar, and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Educated operator on hot to clean machine by removing ice from machine, sanitizing and allowing sanitizer to air dry before putting ice back in. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on shelf that holds single service bowls and plates. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf that holds single service plates and bowls. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
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 27, 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, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Plantation?
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
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 four 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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