LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

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

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves housing single use device items in the kitchen.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for female restroom.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for stored clean food pans near dish machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in need of repair with door panel chipped. Also observed in poor condition door gasket of walk in freezer and gasket of reach in coolers across near cook line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole mid way up the exit door located near the bathrooms.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles through out ware washing and kitchen areas.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed for hand wash station at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed particle wood shelves being used to store single service items ready for use at the front counter; particle wood is not smooth and not easily cleanable.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in freezer and reach in coolers in the kitchen.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on two clean squeeze bottles stored above shelves near 3CS.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on walk in freezer shelves.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine stored on shelf above prep table in back prep area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked whole chicken (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Lizardo and Santiago

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling the garbage can and subsequently touching to-go containers without changing their gloves. Discussed and coached employee on the best practices and proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by the walk in freezer area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored between the grill and the aluminum table, located at cooking line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line, near the oven.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink, located at front kitchen entrance.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles Stained by the standing reach in coolers,located at front counter.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with raw chicken without a lid in flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken wings stored next to raw hamburger. Operator relocated the products. Observed raw chicken over sliced onions and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator called the technician to come to review the concentration. Corrective Action Taken

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. The form was provided to the operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed two spatulas stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator moved the spatulas to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean white container stored on floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator moved the container to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken by three compartment sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with raw chicken without a lid in walk in freezer. Operator covered the product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sweet plantains thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the products to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are no longer a smooth easily cleanable surface.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken in prep room on floor in boxes and food containers.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In walk in cooler Repeat Violation

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed a washing hose less than 1 inch gap in three compartment sink. Manager had employee fix the hose hook to guaranty at least a 1 inch air gap. Corrected On-Site

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 fish stored above RTE vegetables in the walk in freezer Manager asked employee to move fish to a different area. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board from reach in cooler at ceviche station soiled. As well as cutting board at prep station next to stove.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed food ready to use (cooked shredded chicken) stored in a pan not labeled, also shrimp,wedges of tomatoes in the walk in cooler

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile missing above walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at ceviche station

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap at back door exit by the guest bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers front line and ceviche station.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca stored un covered in walk in freezer

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels wet not stored in sanitizer solution by dish machine. Manager removed them an placed them in sanitizer water.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in use not labeled at reach in coolers

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer concentration less than 50 in sanitizer buckets on the line. Manager changed solution to 100 ppm. 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 eggs stored over cooked vegetables in reach in cooler.

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 meat over raw fish in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees working in the back then returning to the cook line without changing gloves. Manager made employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in reach in coolers and prep tables.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom covers under grill station.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated meats not dated in walk in cooler, as per Employee since yesterday at 10 am.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile broken above walk in freezer.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to be used not inverted in three compartment sink. Manager inverted them.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup other milk on top of prep table next to microwave.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and car keys stored between products above flour containers.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at back exit door and door in hallway next to bathrooms.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to steam table.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and walk in freezer and cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed excessive standing water under reach in cooler next to steam table.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored raw chicken not covered in reach in cooler, and cut vegetables not covered in walk in cooler. Manager had them covered. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer water throughout the kitchen area. Manager collected them. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles with sauce not labeled under ceviche station.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (55F - Cooling). As per manager since yesterday for more than 10 hours. Manager discarded product.Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger meat stored above cooked chicken and cooked wings in reach in cooler next to steam table. Employee changed the order of items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Observed black beans (55F - Cooling). As per manager since yesterday for more than 10 hours. Manager discarded product.Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose replacing faucet with no vacuum breaker at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed surface where ice scoop is stored soiled, above ice machine. Employee removed ice scoop to dish room. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken thawed marinated and with no date in walk in cooler

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door and freezer door soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a tile in disrepair above walk in freezer.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal phone stored above cutting chicken table. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on grill line not wearing hair restraints.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at back door next to mop sink.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside door of microwave soiled over prep table next to steam table.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to air dry, next to mop sink. Employee placed mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer water at prep station and steam table.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended