La Granja Le Jeune

1199 Nw 42Nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at La Granja Le Jeune stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which La Granja Le Jeune's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink.
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers , located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
23-03-4
61
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food, and beverages to customers with an expired license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked black beans in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed item and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located by the back door.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler beans (60F - Cooling). As per operator, beans prepared night before.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at three compartment sink soap and water mixed together and then rinse. No final sanitizer used. Inspector coached employee and operator on proper wash, rinse, and sanitize set up. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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. Associate changed order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: beans (60F - Cooling). As per operator, beans were prepared day before and placed in cooler.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dishes are stored. Observed rust on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed at dishwasher employee not able to properly set up three compartment sink. Inspector went over process with associate and operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 wash and rinse set up, no sanitize section at three compartment sink.
16-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
35
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen equipment touching soiled wiping cloth and then engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw seafood mix at 47 f in front preparation for less the 1 hour. kitchen employee applies ice on the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container rice in dry storage area.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged walk in cooler door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Damage walk in freezer frame.
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 02/2022
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator thermometer stop on 40 F.
05-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken wings no covered inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by walk in cooler area ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor located in the front counter area, observed container of black beans stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed flatware in hand wash sink at front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on ceiling tiles above to go containers near triple sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reachin cooler top board on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winded stored hanging from shelf with stored food containers. Grill cleaner hanging from shelf next to utensils and butter in cook line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep/ware washing area. Sink blocked with pots. Employee removed pots from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed and stored a food container in sink at wait station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under multiple utensils at wait station.
21-05-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at left side of back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing lemons wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of mayonnaise stored on floor on left side of ice machine and back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on right side of walk in freezer door.
14-36-5
Basic - Multiple Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in cook kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple Whole chickens on pole 43F in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
32
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Outside by the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Outside by the back door. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
95
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Granja Le Jeune last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Granja Le Jeune on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Granja Le Jeune?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Granja Le Jeune.

How does La Granja Le Jeune compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Granja Le Jeune most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Granja Le Jeune's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Granja Le Jeune 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 Le Jeune 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 Le Jeune inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Granja Le Jeune is inspected around three times per year on average.