Oakland Park, Broward County

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

455 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park, FL 33334

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 30, 2025
City
Oakland Park
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24155831

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cooked ribs Walk In Cooler Operator removed burger to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24155829

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken; (44F)Mussels; (45F)Pork ribs; (45F); Fish (43F)Burgers; (45F)? Walk In Cooler Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24155833

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store food trays Operator removed trays Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24155830

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl used to dispense rice. Operator replaced bowl with a large spoon Corrected On-Site Warning

16-13-5

Detail 24155832

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing of pots and pans being done at 3Compartment sink. Operator set up sanitizer station and rewashed and sanitize pots and pans Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23916761

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 23916762

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to 3Compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23916760

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a pink liquid located on drain board of 3 Compartment sink. Content identified as degreaser Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23459834

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contain a pink liquid identified as a degreaser located on chemical shelf Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 23459837

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Repeat Violation

12B-09-5

Detail 23459836

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook chewing gum while cooking.

33-16-4

Detail 23459835

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23167135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes at 125F Operator reheated item to 160F Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23167138

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a pink liquid identified as degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23167136

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

33-12-4

Detail 23167139

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

40-06-5

Detail 23167140

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1/2 bottle drinking water on top of microwave Operator discard item Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23167137

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 23167134

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 23167141

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22942006

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). 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. Observed at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-22: Observed 3 milk dessert at(50F - Cold holding). Display Cooler. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22942004

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-22: Observed 3 milk dessert at Display Cooler (50F- Cold holding) Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 22942005

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-22: Observed cut lettuce at Front Counter 50F Admin Complaint

Jun 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22941453

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at back entrance - employee took trash outside came back inside, changed gloves and proceeded to continue with food. Operator educated employee on proper handwashing technique. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 22941455

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored above pre cooked burger patties (not commercially packaged). Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22941450

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. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). 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. Observed at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22941456

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert display case at front - cheese cake (48F - Cold Holding); 3 milks dessert (47F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - pork ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding); fish fillets (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

03D-06-5

Detail 22941451

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. Observed at front counter - sliced tomato (57F @1:30pm- Cooling since 11am - 55F @3:23pm). See stop sale.

14-01-5

Detail 22941454

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at bucket of seasoning by ice machine. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22941449

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack at dishwasher. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22941452

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by take out window - cases of plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor. Additionally buckets of seasoning stored directly on floor by ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22941448

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed by ice machine - bags of sweet plantains thawing at room temperature.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22330429

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22330432

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 48°F. Manager states chicken in Walk In Cooler overnight

53A-05-6

Detail 22330431

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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22330430

Basic - Floor tiles missing. Around mop sink

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22100154

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); potato salad (61F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans cod fish (47F - Cold Holding); calamari (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); mussels (47F - Cold Holding) per operator stored approximately since 10:30am. More than 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22100158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); potato salad (61F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans per operator stored approximately since 10:30am. More than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22100156

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (108F - Hot Holding) in steam table . Observed operator voluntary discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22100160

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in preparation area with a sharpening stone across the top of the sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22100157

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser and bleach toxic substance not labeled. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22100155

Basic - Commercially processed salmon reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22100162

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the handle in contact with the salt. Operator removed scope. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22100159

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on front counter. Operator placed in sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22100161

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket on front counter chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator discarded made new solution. Rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-19-4

Detail 21870146

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand sink in kitchen with no hot water. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 21870147

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of the ice machine. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and placed in a pan.

10-06-5

Detail 21870145

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup used to portion white rice, with no handle, inside steam table. Repeat Violation

Dec 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03E-03-5

Detail 21622887

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. cooked corn (109F - Hot Holding); mixed vegetables (133F - Hot Holding) operator removed and moved to stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

10-06-5

Detail 21622885

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cooked rice - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21622886

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - black beans - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

27-19-4

Detail 21333471

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At hot water faucet

02C-02-5

Detail 21333472

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans. Walk In Cooler

10-08-5

Detail 21333468

Basic - Scoop handle in contact with mayonnaise

13-04-4

Detail 21333469

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-12-5

Detail 21333470

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans. Walk In Cooler

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 20630986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and beans in walk in cooler. Operator states potatoes were cooked on 10/23 and beans were cooked on 10/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Observed same. Tamales in walk in cooler Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 20630987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Observed same Time Extended

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-09-4

Detail 20612318

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator using gloved hands to pickup raw fish for ceviche and then touching reach in cooler doors and other food contact surfaces.employee began using tong to pick up and mix fish for ceviche. Employee also sanitized area Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20612325

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (46°F); cooked potatoes (45°F); raw beef (44°F). Restaurant currently receiving a shipment of food and WIC has been propped open. garlic sauce (55°F); tomato onion mix (52°F). Sauces stored in self service cooler. Operator placed on ice and moved additional supplies to walk in cooler for quick chill.. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20612324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and beans in walk in cooler. Operator states potatoes were cooked on 10/23 and beans were cooked on 10/24 Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20612317

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer next to 3 compartment sink Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20612319

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee open cup of soda on top of soda storage shelf in kitchen Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20612321

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee plate of food dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator discarded food Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20612323

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20612320

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter reach in cooler Warning

29-20-5

Detail 20612322

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20322493

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over condiments in walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 20322501

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area Knives stored on magnetic strip in prep area Cutting board on flip top coolers at front counter

41-17-4

Detail 20322499

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer next to bus cart at front door

14-01-5

Detail 20322498

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt in prep area

40-06-5

Detail 20322497

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and bottles of water stored over clean cutting boards and single use aprons

36-73-4

Detail 20322502

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled with food debris through kitchen

21-04-4

Detail 20322496

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

08B-12-5

Detail 20322500

Basic - Stored food not covered. Peas and raw beef stored uncovered in walk in freezer operator covered. Placed beef in container

06-01-5

Detail 20322494

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw beef, chicken and cooked beans at room temperature in prep area

36-27-5

Detail 20322495

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled with food debris throughout kitchen