La Granja Parrilla, 306 N Sr 7, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA GRANJA PARRILLA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 306 N Sr 7, Margate, FL 33063
License #: 1619623
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container with fish. **Warning**
  • 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 found in rice container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish found in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pasta and cooked fish. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 44° chicken 44° in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at southern entrance to the building. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Black beans found in walk in cooler.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Inserts.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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 rice bucket.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 45° F on buffet line, corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside next to entrance door.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook wash his hand in the food prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Eggs crossing over vegetable.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside at southern section of the building.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Been in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black peas in walk in cooler
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cooked mechanically tenderized meat not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 53?.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 57?.
  • 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 WHICH FISH HAS RECEIVED FREEZING.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW CHICKEN @ 50?. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF @ 92? CHICKEN @ 87?
  • 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. KEEPING TCS FOODS OUT OF THE "DANGER ZONE."
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASH CANS.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. BLACK BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. RED AND YELLOW LIQUID.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.tall reach in freezer by cook line **Warning**
12/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Employee lockers improperly located. **Warning**
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off a- 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop **Warning**
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.by cook line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.changing gloves without washing hands **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.tall reach in freezer by cook line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Observed hole in wall.Below three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Tall reach in freezer by cook line **Warning**
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches founding live in hand washing sink by front line- one live on floor by hand washing sink by front line-two live by front line -- four dead roaches on floor by three compartment sink- one live roach by preparation sink in kitchen- two dead roaches in bowl stored on floor in kitchen- one live roach on wall in kitchen-one live roach in kitchen floor by cook line and five dead roaches by cook line- **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bleach **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Rice **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked- several foods in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Rice left in off warmer overnight See paper stop sale- **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water **Warning**
12/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PARTIALLY COOKED BEEF.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. DISH PERSONNEL OBSERVED WASHING AND RINSING ONLY ALL TABLEWARE.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. IN 18" DEEP METAL COVERED CONTAINER. 42 degrees AFTER 24 HOURS.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW AND FULLY COOKED CHICKEN IN CONTACT ON GRILL. COOKED CHICKEN IS TOUCHING RAW CHICKEN AS IT IS REMOVED FROM GRILL.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PARTIALLY COOKED POULTRY.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BLACK BEANS.
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not used to sanitize tableware.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/28/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, black beans made at 9pm on 12/08/11. 60 degrees at time of inspection on 12/09/12 at 11:55 am.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, throughout, reach in coolers .
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded, Discussed with operater fish must be pellet fed or parasite distruction letter.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, to go bags.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, rice in bain marie. Corrected On Site. Management discarded.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. GREASE RE CYCLE BIN NOT PLACED ON NON ABSORBENT PAD.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HEAVY CAM. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BLUE LIQUID. Repeat Violation.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. observed whole raw chicken on floor. issued stop sale
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). BLACK BEANS.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BLACK BEANS.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken held at 92 taken from cooler place directly on steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beef holding at 72 taken from cooler placed directly on steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. SOUP.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. BLACK BEANS.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF ABOVE PORK IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PREPED ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. CUP IN ICE BIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. SCALLOPS.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. GREASE RE CYCLE BIN.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in mens restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. PEELING.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. ABOVE STOVE.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. filled with blue liquid
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). HEAVY CREAM.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. TALAPIA FOR THE CEVICHE.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HEAVY CREAM.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PORK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE PORK IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RTE SHRIMP IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BEANS IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CARTOTTS IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. POTATOS IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RAW CHICKEN IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RAW CHICKEN# 2 IN WIC.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ICE MACHINE.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. APPLICATION NOT PROVIDED. PROVIDED OPERATOR WITH DBPR FORM HR 5022-090.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. COOKED PLANTAINS.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-22-2 Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. IN REAR KITCHEN.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served. CHICKEN & STEAKS.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. APPLICATION NOT PROVIDED. PROVIDED OPERATOR WITH DBPR FORM HR 5022-090.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH. This violation must be corrected by : 9/17/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF. This violation must be corrected by : 9/17/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RTE SHRIMP, CHICKEN. This violation must be corrected by : 9/17/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED PLANTAINS.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PORK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER. This violation must be corrected by : 9/17/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER # 1. This violation must be corrected by : 9/17/09.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. COOKED PLANTAINS.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. IN REAR KITCHEN.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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