Sanford, Seminole County

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

3852 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford, FL 32773

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24306175

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cut onions at cookline

03B-01-6

Detail 24306177

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken stock (130F - Hot Holding). Observed holding unit not powered on. Manager turned on Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24306172

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small area of white baffle soiled

16-23-4

Detail 24306176

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

40-06-5

Detail 24306171

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on box of gloves at prep table

14-11-5

Detail 24306178

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - prep sink basin leaking at seam

14-69-4

Detail 24306174

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-49-6

Detail 24306173

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler right

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-06-4

Detail 23994380

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. - at front counter

14-01-5

Detail 23994378

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to scoop cooked chicken at cookline cooler

12B-13-4

Detail 23994379

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - open can of energy drink at cookline cooler

29-49-6

Detail 23994377

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 23994381

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 23523951

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to scoop raw chicken in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23523949

Basic - Commercially processed 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. - salmon

36-22-4

Detail 23523953

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below shelves in dry storage

51-13-4

Detail 23523950

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

06-01-5

Detail 23523952

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - mixed seafood in tub of standing water Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 23077173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Time Extended

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23071884

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to cook line - chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); - French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Observed next to cookline cooler - soup stock (69F - Cold Holding); - rice (60F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: manager states held overnight - snapper (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (48F - Cold Holding); - pork chop (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); - chicken saltado (47F - Cold Holding) - white fish (46 - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Soup 156f hot holding Black beans 51f cold holding Brown beans 49f cold holding Black beans 64f cold holding Black beans 52f cold holding Pasta 47f cold holding Ribs 48f cold holding Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 23071883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23068664

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. - chlorine 0ppm. Chemical hoses not in correct bucket. Manager fixed. Final reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23068665

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - manual ware wash no sanitizing Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23068659

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23068662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to cook line - chicken wings (69F - Cold Holding); - French fries (55F - Cold Holding) Observed next to cookline cooler - soup stock (69F - Cold Holding); - rice (60F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: manager states held overnight - snapper (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (48F - Cold Holding); - pork chop (46F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); - chicken saltado (47F - Cold Holding) - white fish (46 - Cold Holding) Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23068656

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl used to portion raw chicken at cook line Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23068660

Basic - Commercially processed 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. - salmon See stop sale Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23068661

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - 2 line cooks wearing watch Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23068657

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23068658

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below shelves in dry storage Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23068666

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops and ladles in standing water 70f Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23068667

Basic - Standing water at mop sink. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23068663

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

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-03-5

Detail 22569075

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Time Extended

21-07-4

Detail 22569074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22568806

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacid stored with seasoning on cooks line Corrected On-Site

01D-01-5

Detail 22568801

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter for the Swai fish used in the ceviche Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22568804

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and King fish thawing in walk in cooler but not removed from packaging as stated by manufacturer guidelines

02C-03-5

Detail 22568798

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours

03F-10-5

Detail 22568805

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Facility keeps less then 6 eggs out at a time but do not have a time plan. Per operator item has been out less than 2 hours.Emailed operator time plan Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22568799

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of chemical no label Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22568800

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging on flat top grill

08B-12-5

Detail 22568802

Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasonings and corn not covered on dry storage rack at cooks line Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22568803

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and King fish thawing in walk in cooler in packaging that states item be removed from packaging before thawing

21-07-4

Detail 22568807

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200ppm

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01D-01-5

Detail 22190854

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No letter for the Swai fish used in ceviche at the restaurant Operator will reach out to their office for a copy

08A-20-5

Detail 22190849

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 22190856

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in the dish area has a pan inside

41-17-4

Detail 22190855

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

29-18-4

Detail 22190851

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the floor sink in the dish area

14-11-5

Detail 22190850

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket broken 2 or 3 hood filters missing

42-01-4

Detail 22190853

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22190852

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg and salt not labled

Mar 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21835101

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