La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood has 10 inspections in the public record. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other South Miami restaurants (averaging 63), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over oyster sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef in low boy across cook line; employee changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above prep table on sane shelf as sauces and seasonings in kitchen. Operator placed inside first aid kit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where food is stored.
22-31-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patty above potato in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed no thermometer on site and manager not able to calibrate verbally. Inspector went over process with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook unable to tell inspector the temperature for raw chicken when it has completed the cooking process. Inspector went over it with cooks; 165F.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves with dust above triple sink. Observed dusty shelves on dry storage racks above prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed; 10-24.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cup on prep table in back of kitchen. Observed purse in container with juices at front counter. Operator discarded cup and moved purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed across cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen area under prep tables.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice and beans containers with no lid in prep area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
41
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a tray of hot holding rice.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rotisserie stale stored in standing water at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line in front of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop closet. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting boards front counter and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of pico de gallo. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables (117 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator covered the products to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) front counter. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over vegetables at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta (62-57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator from the night before. Operator segregate and discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (62-57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator from the night before. Operator segregate and discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer in 3.5 C.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while serving food front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 108°F. Operator turned on the stove to reheat he water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over shelf with sangria and coffee container.
35B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cook line in front of fryers.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting boards front counter.
21-12-4
26
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburgers stored over cheese and empanadas at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 hamburger stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operated relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter not record when were changed.
29-28-4
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. Observed one new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was signed by the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon inside of ROP at reach in cooler front counter. Manager opened the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board.
14-09-4
47
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary > 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over margarine container and, raw fish stored over cut vegetables at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shells eggs stored over raw pork at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory was provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. One located next to three compartment sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small single service cup inside of the tomatoes sauce at reach in cooler preparation area. And spoon handle touching the cheese at reach in cooler. The single service cup and the spoon were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee serving food with jewelry and a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed an utensil handle touching the sweet plantains at steam table. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At preparation area. The towel was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf next to reach in freezer.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service cup for customer self service not properly protected at sauces station.
25-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of stove at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at preparation area. Operator changed the sanitizer solution, final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name under preparation table roasted chicken station.
02D-01-5
29
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The establishment offers ceviches with raw fish. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over tostones and raw beef patties stored over empanadas at reach in freezer. Operator was instructed how the products need to be stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole raw fish (61 F - Cold Holding) at front counter, mussels (54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed products vuelve a La Vida and leche de Tigre not identified as containing raw fish. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked potatoes not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator were made yesterday morning. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon at front counter. Operator opened the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green, yellow, brown, red and white cutting boards are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil with handle touching the white rice. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to stove and one located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cutting board next to cook roasting chicken. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
26
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink chlorine sanitizer at zero.ppm. Operator added chlorine to 50 ppm
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken over cut tomatoes. Operator moved the tomatoes to another location **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed the self service sauce unit sneeze guard not providing the adequate protection to the food. It is located too high **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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. Observed the dishwasher cleaning pots without any sanitizer available at triple sink. Chlorine was added to the triple sink sanitizing sink.
16-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of black beans stored on the floor by the reach in freezers. Observed oil stored on the floor at the back area storage area
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. Observed the tongs handles used at the cut lettuce. Container touching the food
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensil at the hot kitchen area in standing water Water temperature 91F
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler cut tomatoes , pork, meat, without a cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the squeeze bottles with sauces without name label **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed the sneeze guard of self service reach in cooler with the sauces to high.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler shell eggs stored over cheese. Not all the cheeses are in sealed commercially packed bags. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed staff dumpling liquid of an plastic container in the dishwasher area hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
53A-14-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the first bathroom door does not self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soup bowl without handle used a scoop of the cooked rice
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the reach in cooler and work area table
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the raw rice in a blue container without cover. Observed in the 1 door reach in cooler, a container with scallops not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in the kitchen area, squeeze bottles with sauces without name lable **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
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 Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 five 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 South Miami?
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
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 eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 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 three times per year on average.
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