La Granja Pollos a La Brasa
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited La Granja Pollos a La Brasa 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked steak (112F - Hot Holding) on food prep counter in kitchen under no temperature control. Food prepared less a one hour ago per operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at triple sink in prep area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above rotisserie oven at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Jul 2, 2025
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 an opened package of frozen ground beef patty stored directly on top of frozen packaged tostones. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above rotisserie at cookline in kitchen. 2. Walk in cooler door flaps. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored at food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
74
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above fryers at cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above fryers at cookline in kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink drain in prep area. **Warning**
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/. More than four food employees working with food or food utensils at the time of inspection, no certified manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. 2. Observed bagged rice and plastic containers of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils at the cook line in the kitchen in utensil water 105F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
64
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed four food employees working at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: 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/. Observed four food employees working at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation****Warning** **Admin Complaint**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. 1. Observed on three fly sticky tapes hanging in prep and at the back door. 2. Observed on two outdoor liquid fly trap used at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. 1. Observed on three fly sticky tapes hanging in prep and at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in freezer door does not close or seal shut, door missing latch and held shut with a piece of wood. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in freezer door does not close or seal shut, door missing latch and held shut with a piece of wood. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly sticky tapes hanging over food prep area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly sticky tapes hanging over food prep area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
35B-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door, near handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door, near handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
14-36-5
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled and stored on bottom shelf at food prep table in prep area. Operator labeled "Cloro". **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
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/. Observed four food employees working at the time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. 1. Observed on three fly sticky tapes hanging in prep and at the back door. 2. Observed on two outdoor liquid fly trap used at the front counter. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl and container with no handles stored in rice container in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen, prep area, and dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in freezer door does not close or seal shut, door missing latch and held shut with a piece of wood. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly sticky tapes hanging over food prep area in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on the floor in dry storage. 2. Observed several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at the cookline in the kitchen, Utensil water 73F. Operator place container over heat at stove top to heat water to 135F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door, near handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
47
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef above container of raw fish/ceviche mix in the walk-in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/23. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the rotisserie machine in the kitchen. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in storage container in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk-in freezer entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several stained ceiling tiles in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling tile above the triple sink in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on cleaned utensils on utensil storage rack by dishwasher machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelet and watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk-in cooler door damaged. 2. Walk-in freezer door held shut with unsealed wood 2x4. 3. Damaged door handles on reach in cooler in kitchen, exposed insulation. 4. Freezer door damaged, door not closing.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water with utensils 75F at the cookline in the kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in cleaned utensil storage rack opposite triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt stored on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen, not labeled. Operator labeled "salt". **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.steak at steak (69F - Cooling), left on counter to cool, chef moved to reach in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line has no hot water
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged throughout business
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
47
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the dishwasher
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
90
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. roast chicken (120F - Hot Holding) in bottom drawer at cook line. Chicken in unit less than 2 hours per cook and chicken was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
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/ Food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with salt and sugar. Labels added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager replaced and tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with chicken floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
43
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 Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four 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 Pompano Beach?
La Granja Pollos a La Brasa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has La Granja Pollos a La Brasa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Granja Pollos a La Brasa 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 Pollos a La Brasa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Granja Pollos a La Brasa is inspected around four times per year on average.
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