LA GRANJA POLLOS A LA BRASA

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in warewash area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed lid open for two dumpsters Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings. Also in the reach in cooler located at preparation table observed raw steak stored over cut tomatoes.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding), as per operator transferred to cooler an hour ago. Operator added ice to container underneath to rapidly cool food. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in the dry storage wall paint stored right next to cooking oil and raw onions.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer exceeds 100ppm.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at preparation area an employee beverage container stored on food storage shelves next to food.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed a large plastic garbage container stored in front of the exit door located at dry storage area.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed covered under cooling process shrimp (56/54F - Cooling), operator uncovered it. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); fish (49 F - ambient); fish (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the steam table. As per employee foods were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed raw chicken at 47°F inside the walk in cooler. As per employee chicken was stored inside walk in cooler yesterday night. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed 5 waitress with not food handler training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the upright reach in cooler across from the grill observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Manager reorganized raw products on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table observed grilled chicken (126F - Hot Holding), as per cook placed in the steam table for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on the preparation table at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach-in cooler located in the kitchen area observed raw fish, raw beef stored over cut ready to eat tomatoes, employee removed tomatoes and placed it on to of the raw products. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon stored in the hand-wash sink located in the preparation area.

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. In the preparation area on a shelf above the steam table observed a soup bowl cracked.

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. Manager printed form and completed it during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box, hand bag stored in the food storage rack next to the steam table in the preparation area, manager removed items on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the preparation area observed rice scoop handle touching the rice.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Jupiñas can stored in the reach-in cooler located in the kitchen.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler located in the preparation area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over pre cooked vegetable patacones. Person in charge moved patacones to a higher shelve.

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed raw chicken marinaded not labeled in the walk in cooler. Manager labeled the product Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw pork next to cooked beef in upright next to office. Manager took pork to walk in cooler and arranged upright cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over cooked ready to eat shrimp in the walk in cooler. Manager reposition shrimp at a higher rack. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yuca boiled (56 F - Cold Holding). As per employee the yuca was cooked the night before. Manager discarded the product.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hoses by heater hooked without a vacuum breaker.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area and in steam table area.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drinking and eating containers in prep area. Manager removed drinks and disposed of food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed excessive water standing on floor at dishwashing area, Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Also onion slicer rusted with food debris, by dish machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in upright reach in coolers.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed beans cooling at 157°F, next to hand sink under towel dispenser by wok station.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor tiles missing under wok station.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed utensils stored on wood not sealed above the dish machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed seafood broth (cooked 1 hour ago, Cooling at 2:35 pm) (123 F - Cooling); sea food broth (3:10 pm) (111 F - Cooling). Operator moved product to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked shell eggs behind to cooked shrimp. Manager removed eggs and re position the food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish at reach in cooler located in front of fryers.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed a hose replacing spigot, not holding above 1" from sink at preparation table next to grill.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (119 F - Hot Holding); beans black (107 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the stove for reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed onion slicer rusted and with food debris. At the wash ware area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed on prep table a hose replacing spigot, not holding above 1" from sink.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The items in the menu have the asterisk but does not identify the meals containing raw fish.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots under microwave oven stored not inverted. Employee inverted the pots. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout preparation area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish ware area and storage room .

Basic - In-use ice stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored not inverted over ice machine.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler cooked tomatoes in a container label meat.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in storage room single service containers not inverted.operator moved the containers to a box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink at prep table next to grill, not in use due to a leak at drain pipes.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed containers stored on a wood shelf not sealed above dishwasher machine.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, in reach in cooler. Time Extended