La Granja Restaurant

3301 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

La Granja Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Beach Gardens restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator to renew employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Operator ordered training books **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in front of grill diced tomatoes (48F -Cold Holding) cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees entering kitchen from customer dining room and without washing hands employees handling plat3s customers food, discussed with operator employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator washed hands and after used paper towel to wipe full face after operator handled containers of food in walk in cooler, discussed with operator who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
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. Chef handled personal cell phone while making phone call and without washing hands chef handled clean sanitized plates, discussed with operator chef washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above cooked beans, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler diced tomatoes (54F - Cooling) at 1:55 since 11:00 to 55F at 2:15, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator to renew employee training. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area and front counter unlabeled spray bottles containing degreaser, discussed with operator who labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl wrapped in plastic wrap with no handle unused to scoop and portion rice, operator. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen multiple employee beverages stored above open coolers and preparation tables, discussed with operator who discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at server expo area has accumulation of black/green mold like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Warning**
22-20-5
30
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); in cooler by soup steam table; cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (46F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line by rice steam table food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for less than four hours; food placed in ice and some moved to different cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Chicken 50F Cold Holding Beef 50 F Cold Holding in cooler by soup steam table ; food not prepared or portend today; food pit of temperature for approximately 1 hour; ice added No TCS FOODS stored in cooler at cook line **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (47-50F - Cooling);in walk-in cooler; food cooked yesterday and stored in big plastic beans with lid on top; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale; **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (47-50F - Cooling);in walk-in cooler; food cooked yesterday and stored in big plastic beans with lid on top; food never reached 41 F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale; **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); in cooler by soup steam table; cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (46F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line by rice steam table food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for less than four hours; food placed in ice and some moved to different cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table and above coolers - removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by soup steam table **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line; **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the bar - not hot or cold water provided; operator unable to turn water on; - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Cold water only provided; unable to get hot water( shut off) ; no hot water at all; **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line; **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar; advised to provide - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the bar - not hot or cold water provided; operator unable to turn water on; - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units - some units at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
13 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked yucca (47F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (48F - Cooling)n walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooked last night; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 102-106F - Cooling)since 1:00 since 3:15 under prep table at cook line; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours; advised operator to reheat to 165 F and start cooling process again; operator started reheating in the microwave **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm); operator fixed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed hands inside garbage can; removed gloves and walked inside walk-in cooler and touched bottles of water without washing hands; Manager asked employee to wash hands; employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed the food bowl with plain water and put back at cook line to be used on other foods; food container not properly washed rinsed and sanitized; Educated; employee placed in dishwasher to properly sanitize **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. Raw burgers over whole muscle beef in cooler #3 at cook line; reversed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler date 8/8/24 See Stop Sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler date 8/8/24 See Stop Sale
01B-24-5
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. black beans (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); arepa (49F - Cold Holding); mixed seafood (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) raw fish (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler; all foods not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); on top of reach in cooler by soup steam table; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked yucca (47F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (48F - Cooling)n walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooked last night; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. pico de gallo (44F - Cooling)at 3:30 in salsa cooler by front entrance; as per operator food prepared at 11:00am ; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); arepa (49F - Cold Holding); mixed seafood (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) raw fish (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler; all foods not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); on top of reach in cooler by soup steam table; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in cooler by steam table holding souls; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice; hard plantains (46F - Cold Holding);in cooler across from rotisserie chicken oven; as per operator bag removed from freezer earlier; food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice; chicken (44F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); in cooler #3 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food iced down to quick chill; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. pico de gallo (44F - Cooling)at 3:30 in salsa cooler by front entrance; as per operator food prepared at 11:00am ; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (98-126F - Hot Holding);on the sticks at rotisserie oven; as per operator food cooked earlier; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator moved chicken above the flame to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle stored with food like ketchup and other sauces at the front table at the main entrance Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed poster and advised to be posted
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef (49-50F - Cooling)at 2:13 to 49-50 F at 2:45 since 1:15 in cooler by soup steam table ; food tightly wrapped and overstocked on top of the each other ; advised to place food on ice; at this rate food will not reach 41 F within 4 hours; chicken wings (59-61F - Cooling)at 2:29 to 61-59 F at 3:10 since 12:00; cooked fish (57-61F - Cooling)at 2:30 to 61 F at 3:10 since 12:00; cooler #2 at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F within 6 hours; pico de gallo (49F - Cooling)at 2:30 to 49 at 2:45 since 1:30 in cooler #3 at cook line. At this rate food will not reach 41 F or below within 4 hours. Food moved to different cooler. chicken wings (59-61F - Cooling)at 2:29 to 61-59 F at 3:10 since 12:00; cooked fish (57-61F - Cooling)at 2:30 to 61 F at 3:10 since 12:00; in cooler #2 at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41F ; operator iced down; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line; **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar; advised to provide
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at the bar - not hot or cold water provided; operator unable to turn water on;
27-16-4
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 and emailed poster
11-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on top of coolers at cook line and on prep station at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items- backpacks stored with single service items at the back of the kitchen at dry storage racks; advised to remove
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- plates by dishwasher Advised operator to properly air dry;
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units - some units at cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); advised to fix to 50 ppm- 100 ppm
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by the kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl used to dispense rice at cook line; advised operator to use utensils with handle
14-01-5
5
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (45-53F - Cooling); white rice (50-58F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler ; food cooked last night; stored in big plastic bins with tight lids on; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans (45-53F - Cooling); white rice (50-58F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler ; food cooked last night; stored in big plastic bins with tight lids on; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood make table - seafood mix (41F-48F); not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours in overfilled container - operator split and moved to walk in cooler. **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. cut chicken (127F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours -operator moved to grill to reheat - recheck 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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/ certified manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked - Cooked black beans in walk in cooler - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment - ladies bathroom - operator contacted technician.
36-64-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with sauces not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fresh eggs over sour cream - operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Granja Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Granja Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Granja Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Granja Restaurant.

How does La Granja Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?

La Granja Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

Has La Granja Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Granja Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Granja Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

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