La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood

5920 Se Federal Hwy Ste B, Stuart, FL 34997
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood's latest score of 50 falls below the Stuart average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
27
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles at rack near triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At stove top - water 90F
10-07-4
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Aug 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water: Inspector- 32F Operator- 40F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Same. **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in Cooler door not closing completely at cook line and back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Fish (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Per operator, cooler door opened for approximately 30 minutes while receiving a delivery. Advised operator to add ice to all products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes, left dish area, returned to dish area and handled clean dishes from dish machine with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedure. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Advil stored on top of ice bin , hydrogen peroxide over vinegar and mayonnaise dry storage. Operator stored all properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken over raw steak at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water: Inspector- 32F Operator- 40F **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (59F - Cooling) at 2:58 since 11:00 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop stored on top of dirty paper towel on top of ice bin with oil and food residue on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in Cooler door not closing completely at cook line and back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
41
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw calamari over french fries and plantains at white chest freezer in prep area. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler doors not closing, in between hand wash sink and chicken roasting oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs and sweaters stored on and over dry storage rack containing garlic, vinegar and seasonings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Feb 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Rusty.Prep area
14-22-4
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 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

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 five violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.