La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens
Last inspected:
19600 Nw 2 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169Part of: La Granja Florida health inspections, violations & closures
LA GRANJA RESTAURANTS in Miami Gardens has accumulated 249 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. State records document one fire safety violation in 2019 when inspectors found a marked exit blocked by a box, which the operator corrected on site. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. Food contact surface violations (20), consumer advisories (15), and ventilation issues (11) represent the top recurring violations. Recent inspections show a pattern of warnings followed by compliance callbacks, with the most recent 2026 inspection documenting 12 violations including 4 high-priority items.
Most recent closure: March 3, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 11:04:00 |
La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023049231 | $400.00 | Jul 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2016011073 | $800.00 | Mar 3, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by box. For reporting purposes only. Operator removed box. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens last shut down?
- La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens was last shut down on March 3, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens had?
- La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens find?
- La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens been fined?
- La Granja Restaurants in Miami Gardens has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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