STUART, Martin County

LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD

5920 SE FEDERAL HWY STE B, STUART, FL 34997

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
STUART
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24315794

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-25-4

Detail 24315792

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line area employee touched their hat and face than enameled in food preparation- educated operator - employee washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 24315795

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw beef store over unwashed produce stored above- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24315793

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub in hand wash sink by prep area- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24315797

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep area- chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24315796

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over dried food at dry storage shelf- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 24153789

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Deep containers with Cooked beans at 10:46am(48F cooling) cooked rice at 10:46am(44F cooling ) products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale

12A-16-4

Detail 24153788

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef came from the outside and started to grabbed clean utensils and thermometer without washing hands first. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 24153791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Reach in freezer Raw pork over cooked corn. Operator stored properly . Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24153793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Raw burgers over cut vegetables Reach in cooler Raw burger over cooked plantains Operator stored properly all products Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24153792

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Deep containers with Cooked beans at 10:46am(48F cooling) cooked rice at 10:46am(44F cooling ) products did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 24153790

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line French fries 46F cold holding Per operator product left out for approximately 20 minutes. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 24153787

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked beans 120F reheating, Per operator products was done reheating. Operator moved back to stovetop to reheat properly to 165F ++ Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24153795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table cooked onions and peppers 110F hot holding, cooked potatoes 106F hot holding . Per operator products reheated earlier and moved to hot holding for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved products to be reheated to 165F++ Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24153794

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal spatulas stored on cook line hand washing sink and dishwasher sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 23804687

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles at rack near triple sink

36-34-5

Detail 23804691

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23804688

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in walk in cooler

10-07-4

Detail 23804689

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At stove top - water 90F

02D-01-5

Detail 23804690

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 23424280

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, black beans (48F - Cooling) stored in deep pans, per operator since 2:00pm the previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23424282

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, black beans (48F - Cooling), stored in deep pans, per operator since 2:00pm the previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

29-34-4

Detail 23424279

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at mop sink where hose attached. Advised operator that a vacuum breaker must be provided where there's a hose attached.

10-17-4

Detail 23424281

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At kitchen, knives stored in between equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-06-4

Detail 23031064

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water: Inspector- 32F Operator- 40F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Same. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23031063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in Cooler door not closing completely at cook line and back prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Same. Time Extended

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23030574

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken over raw steak at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 23030572

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes, left dish area, returned to dish area and handled clean dishes from dish machine with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedure. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23030577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (45F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Fish (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Per operator, cooler door opened for approximately 30 minutes while receiving a delivery. Advised operator to add ice to all products. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23030575

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Advil stored on top of ice bin , hydrogen peroxide over vinegar and mayonnaise dry storage. Operator stored all properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23030573

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (59F - Cooling) at 2:58 since 11:00 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice to product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-06-4

Detail 23030576

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water: Inspector- 32F Operator- 40F Warning

24-06-4

Detail 23030579

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop stored on top of dirty paper towel on top of ice bin with oil and food residue on top of ice machine Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23030578

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in Cooler door not closing completely at cook line and back prep area Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 22797955

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw calamari over french fries and plantains at white chest freezer in prep area. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-55-4

Detail 22797956

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22797957

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs and sweaters stored on and over dry storage rack containing garlic, vinegar and seasonings. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22797954

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler doors not closing, in between hand wash sink and chicken roasting oven.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 22235050

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Peppers stored in direct contact with thank you to go bags at reach in freezer closest to fryer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22235053

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Fish over cooked corn reach at in cooler. Fish was stored in a pan behind the corn. In order to get the fish it would have to be picked up and travel over the cooked corn. Operator placed fish in front of corn. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22235055

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw seafood at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22235052

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12B-07-4

Detail 22235051

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Open beverages on prep table while cutting onions. Operator removed beverages. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22235054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed to go boxes and single use napkins stored on floor in storage/chemical room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21774553

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.

14-22-4

Detail 21774552

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Rusty.Prep area