La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood

3399 N SR 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623341

D
Grade D
Safety score 69 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 10 complaint inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -11
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 10
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitJul 10, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed in walk in cooler , raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces. Educated operator on proper storage / separation. Operator moved fish to lower shelf.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink in kitchen , operator washing and rinsing dishes without sanitizing. Advised operator to properly set up triple sink and re sanitized dishes without sanitizing. Triple sink was set up reading chlorine 100 ppm. Operator sanitized dishes.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Hand washing sink next to triple sink has food particles. Advised manager that hand washing sink is only for hand washing. Employee cleaned sink during the inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1