El Granero Restaurant
535 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622838
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed container of raw chicken directly above container of raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed melted margarine in direct contact with thank you bag in container on food prep table in kitchen.
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored on storage rack in kitchen.
Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container lid cracked or broken and repaired with tape in kitchen.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
1. Reach in freezer door gaskets opposite cookline in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed beads of condensation and grease on ceiling tiles at cookline in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Light not functioning in dry storage area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.