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LA GRANJA POLLOS A LA BRASA

11870 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD STE 130 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3461784
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8771917
DBPR license2334442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High 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 Dishwasher Machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed prob thermometer old soil residue buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw Tilapia stored over cooked beans. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed raw fish (50F – Cold Holding); raw seafood mix (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (46F – Cold Holding); raw fish (49 F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50 F – Cold Holding), employee and manager stated that this unit was under 41 F less than 4 hours ago, that the temperature in the unit went up due to the door being open for a long period of time. Instructed manager to check unit and also to maintain and monitor temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On a storage shelf above the preparation table at prep area observed W40 chemical spray near clean equipments. Manager removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to the prep cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water bottle stored on preparation table at cook line, manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at cook line gaskets soiled. Observed dust accumulation on the storage shelf above the prep cooler by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under orange juice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in the kitchen. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.