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EL GRANERO RESTAURANT

535 S FEDERAL HWY · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3397503
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8521116
DBPR license1622838

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream (54F), tostones (55F), and yucca(57F) in the reach in flip top cooler opposite the fryers in the kitchen. Items placed in unit from freezer and cooler, less than three hours ago. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hired less than 30 days not aware of reporting responsibility and has not yet obtained food handler training. Provided operator with employee reporting agreements. Operator reviewed and signed with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tres Leches, Cuatro Leches, and flan in the customer self serve unit at the front counter not labeled. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, pump sprayer containing light purple liquid underneath warewash sink. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance and slime in the interior of the ice machine/bin by the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use styrofoam container used in the dry rice container in the storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance above the cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on ikon refrigerated unit in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket Asber reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Torn door gasket on Bison reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on the stove top in standing water 126F. Operator placed container over flame on stove top to reheat water to 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of Ikon reach in cooler in the kitchen, in disrepair/has exposed insulation on door interior. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.old label on cleaned squeeze bottle stored on cleaned utensil rack in storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.