La Granja Restaurant, 6590 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Granja Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6590 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
License #: 1618322
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellar phone on food prep table.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food container.
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Cooking oil
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in floue
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cook chicken and cook steak.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in storage area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bean in walk in cooler.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Bean in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing. Equipment
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bean in walk in cooler
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Deep fryers
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pot.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice and beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On metal inserts.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cook beans
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Eggs over beef in walk in cooler
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck on container.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Been
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing utensils **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Been in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
7/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. NO RINSE AND SANITIZE.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. INVOICE DOES NOT INDICATE WHAT PRODUCTS HAVE UNDERGONE PARASITIC DESTRUCTION.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN @ 52?. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. LEMONS AND LIMES.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HEAVY CREAM.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. STORING RAW CHICKEN @ ROOM TEMPERATURE.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TABLEWARE STORAGE.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. RED LIQUID.
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. yucca cooling since previously day from 4pm in kitchen-current temperature 66 degrees F - stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Raw chicken by hand washing sink. COS.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Women's restroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utsenils. COS.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation. handle clean equipment or utensils. or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. COS.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area water use for cooking obtained from mop sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. COS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion at 62 degrees f - corrective actionback in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish. COS.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature absue (see Stop Sale Notice) yucca.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt.
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-04-1 Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF. Repeat Violation. 110 degrees AT CALL BACK.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE CAN WASH.
6/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. ALL EXPIRED.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW POULTRY "BEHIND" PEELED ONIONS IN SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED CHICKEN# 2 IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED CHICKEN#1 IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN# 1.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN# 2.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE CAN WASH.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN AND CUT and PEELED ONIONS.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG; MUST ALSO BE IN ENGLISH.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked yucca Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasoning, sugar in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black bean, cooked yucca, raw chicken
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. raw chicken , cooked yucca, cooked black beans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Plantains in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken stored next to peeled potatoes in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ontop ofchopped onions and raw fish above cooked yucca in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Onion mixture, seasonings, msg.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. prep area.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. FISH. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW FISH STORE NEXT TO PEELED POTATOS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO PEELED POTATOS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE YUCCA & SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEES STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEES STORING FOOD IMPROPERLY IN WALK IN COOLER THAT ALLOWS FOR CROSS CONTAMINATION.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. FISH. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF HELD AT ROOM TEMP. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE PEELED & CUT ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE DICED TOMATOS IN WALK IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. RICE.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED IN DEEP PAN IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WHITE REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN ABOVE BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH ABOVE POTATOS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN ON SPITS OBSERVED BEING PLACED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN ON ROTISSERI. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves in walk-in not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. OBSERVED RUSTED & PITTED, REPLACE.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. REAR OF BLDG. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH BLACK "MOLD-LIKE" RESIDUE.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF RAW MEATS IN WALK IN COOLER.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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