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LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

1895 N PINE ISLAND BLVD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33322

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357204
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8376464
DBPR license1623029

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#11High Priority22-41-4

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 dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Employee fixed machine during inspection, corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

#13High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap.

#14High Priority08A-20-5

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.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs (73F – Cold Holding at room temperature); egg wash (71F – Cold Holding at room temperature) ; seafood stock (68F – Cold Holding) all on countertop in kitchen. As per employee, items were prepared and held out approximately 1 hour before inspection. Employee moved items to cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment handles, and hand washing sinks soiled with debris.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter above soda syrup storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.

#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles being stored on floor behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In stock.

#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked plantains thawing at room temperature.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.