How many health inspections has LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD had?

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD ever been shut down?

No, LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD?

The most frequently cited violations at LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

6144 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA GRANJA SOUTH MIAMI CORP · License: SEA2336212

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD in South Miami, FL has 18 inspections on record with 158 total violations (8.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

158Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 14, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Aug 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 29, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 12, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 11, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 24 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 15, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 1, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 2, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 5, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD had?: LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD ever been shut down?: No, LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD?: The most frequently cited violations at LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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