La Granja Parrilla
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, La Granja Parrilla has 11 inspections in the public record. La Granja Parrilla was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Margate restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Walk in cooler cooked chicken wings 46F (cold holding) in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill 2.Front glass cooler; 4 leches (49F); flan (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit since yesterday (over 4 hours) observed door kept open. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 3. Right Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (42-50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (41-48F - Cold Holding); left flip top cooler; shrimp (41-46F); mixed seafood (41-46F - Cold Holding). In unit less than four hours. Observed in units overfilled. Operator removed top layer and moved to cooler to quick chill **Corrective action taken** All foods not prepared or portioned today
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front glass cooler; 4 leches (49F); flan (50F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit since yesterday (over 4 hours) observed door kept open. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw steak in prep station flip top cooler, then handle clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler opened 24 hours ago. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cooking pot on shelf in prep dishwasher area. Operator inverted to properly dry **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler next to steam table
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Tripple sink due to cleaning
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. 3 Buckets of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler 2. 2 Containers of mayonnaise on floor in back prep area
08B-38-4
47
May 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink by washing and rinsing and not sanitizing. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to set up triple sink and sanitize wares. Triple sink set up at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked fish , cooked yucca in reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
82
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche station: seafood combo 43-50F and Grill flip top across ceviche station: raw steak 41- 48F, raw chicken 40-46F. Observed foods stored above rim line. Operator moved foods outside temperature to walk in cooler. Foods out of temperature less than 4hrs. **corrective action taken** Front counter wait station: Flan 48F, 3 leches 48F , rice pudding 49F, per operator stored in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter wait station: Flan 48F, 3 leches 48F , rice pudding 49F, per operator stored in unit overnight. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above empanadas. Not all packaged inside chest freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Reviewed information and provided poster. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. For Dessert case at front counter. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cooked tilapia not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. For 30Gl of cooked beans inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. For shelving at dry storage. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For bottle of vinegar, oil and wine at grill station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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 chlorine sanitizer dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked fish cold held in True refrigerator at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Potion of fish is overstocked. Operator removed and placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 cooked chicken hot held at 130 degrees Fahrenheit in steam table. Per operator, chicken placed in unit 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit for fast reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on a hose bibb next to dishwashing machine.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on black beans and chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 07/10/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed 2 containers with black beans stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls underneath 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from a open container in food preparation area. advice operator to place a lid onto cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with various food items stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Items ate cold holding. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in seasoning container.
10-06-5
39
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. A poster has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in Frigidaire freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed Ajinomoto removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Granja Parrilla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Granja Parrilla on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Granja Parrilla?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Granja Parrilla.
How does La Granja Parrilla compare to other restaurants in Margate?
La Granja Parrilla most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has La Granja Parrilla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Granja Parrilla have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Granja Parrilla 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 Parrilla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Granja Parrilla is inspected around three times per year on average.
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