La Granja Pollos a La Brasa
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, La Granja Pollos a La Brasa has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu ceviche mixto, fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, and steaks cooked according to customer request identifying raw items to a consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed on the menu ceviche mixto, fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, and steaks cooked according to customer request raw items identifying and linking menu items to a consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed lid open for two dumpsters **Time Extended**
33-16-4
78
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (98F - Hot Holding) , per operator cooked around 40 minutes ago. Manager had cook reheat, 2nd temperature plantains (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw beef lomo prepped on 03/17/26 into smaller portions bags (57F - Cooling). A stop sale was issued for this food items. Also Observed in house salsa (67F - Cooling); in house riccoto (67F - Cooling) at the self service salsa station for consumer. Per operator placed just after noon time. Manager had employees place items on ice. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef lomo prepped on 03/17/26 into smaller portions bags (57F - Cooling). A stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sliced ready to eat onions and ready to eat sauces inside RIC the near office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed male employee did not wash his hands after touched a cutting board and knife where raw chicken was cut; he removed his gloves, replaced with new gloves, and proceeded inside walk in cooler. Manager explained to the male employee the correct procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Manager was able to fix, Dishwasher 2nd test (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute for soda machine in hallway area. Also observed soiled inside the nozzle of the dish spray. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu ceviche mixto, fish ceviche, shrimp ceviche, and steaks cooked according to customer request identifying raw items to a consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed for tank under soda machine in the hallway. Manager secured with a zip tie to pole. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above single use items in the hallway where soda machine is. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken the containers stored with raw chicken inside the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching cooked rice at the steam table across of stove. Manager removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed middle light bulb burned out above the stove grill. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. **Warning**
33-16-4
22
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer exceeds 100ppm.
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in the dry storage wall paint stored right next to cooking oil and raw onions.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator transferred to cooler an hour ago. Operator added ice to container underneath to rapidly cool food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings. Also in the reach in cooler located at preparation table observed raw steak stored over cut tomatoes.
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at preparation area an employee beverage container stored on food storage shelves next to food.
12B-07-4
52
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); fish (49 F - ambient); fish (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the steam table. As per employee foods were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed raw chicken at 47°F inside the walk in cooler. As per employee chicken was stored inside walk in cooler yesterday night. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); fish (49 F - ambient); fish (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the steam table. As per employee foods were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket for wiping cloths not at proper minimum strength less than 10 ppm. Employee added chlorine and adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Observed at reach in cooler by the steam table. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored above preparation area. Employee removed the beverage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a thermo stored above preparation area. Employee removed the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several cups and thermos stored inside the reach in cooler above sauces for customers. Employee placed all employee personal items at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in a metal container with shrimp, old label stuck to food container. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
45
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the upright reach in cooler across from the grill observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Manager reorganized raw products on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table observed grilled chicken (126F - Hot Holding), as per cook placed in the steam table for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on the preparation table at cook line.
12B-07-4
70
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 shrimp stored over pre cooked vegetable patacones. Person in charge moved patacones to a higher shelve.
08A-17-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed raw chicken marinaded not labeled in the walk in cooler. Manager labeled the product **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a green mold like substance at wall of ice machine.
22-20-5
74
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hoses by heater hooked without a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yuca boiled (56 F - Cold Holding). As per employee the yuca was cooked the night before. Manager discarded the product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over cooked ready to eat shrimp in the walk in cooler. Manager reposition shrimp at a higher rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw pork next to cooked beef in upright next to office. Manager took pork to walk in cooler and arranged upright cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area and in steam table area.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed excessive water standing on floor at dishwashing area, **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drinking and eating containers in prep area. Manager removed drinks and disposed of food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor tiles missing under wok station.
36-02-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed utensils stored on wood not sealed above the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed beans cooling at 157°F, next to hand sink under towel dispenser by wok station.
08B-54-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in upright reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Also onion slicer rusted with food debris, by dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
22-09-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Granja Pollos a La Brasa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa.
How does La Granja Pollos a La Brasa compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Granja Pollos a La Brasa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Granja Pollos a La Brasa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Granja Pollos a La Brasa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Granja Pollos a La Brasa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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