La Granja Restaurant, 4282 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA GRANJA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4282 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6019992
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop dry seasoning mix from plastic bulk container below prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Grocery bags used to store raw chicken in kitchen chest freezer.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open beer bottle in COOKLINE lid reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Potato French fries and yuca on top of COOKLINE lid reach in cooler opposite stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Below front register hand sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil on cooks cart near stove found to be room temp. 77° . CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: garlic in oil mixture was placed on an ice bath to keep cold at all times.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked plantains in front steam table near register 109-148°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: lid was placed on plantains to help trap heat
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked shrimp (110°) in walk in cooler in plastic pan wrapped in foil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles under dish machine containing bleach and degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of Gatorade and dairy drink in front glass reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. French fries in buckets on top of reach in lid cooler opposite stove top **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Black beans in walk in cooler 51°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 51° in seafood reach in lid cooler. Corrective action taken: Moved to freezer to cool down.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. black beans in walk in cooler 51°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beans in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef and seafood in reach in lid cooler opposite stove top. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer buckets near Dishmachine 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Open gallon of milk in front glass reach in cooler. Cooked pasta in reach in lid cooler opposite stove top.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink near register. **Corrected On-Site**
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
2/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For ceviche- tilapia- **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.by 3 compartment sink/seafood **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.foam cups/kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.reach in freezer/raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.walk in cooler
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cookline
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.chicken/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food.dry wall sheet as contact surface./kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.frontline
  • Ceiling tile missing.ceiling vent/kitchen
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.clogged drain/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cell phones/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken /reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. fish Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken, cut lettuce, and vegetable on the floor of walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked black beans
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not being used at three compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in all holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimps
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. eggs over beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. vegetable and fruit walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment.
  • 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. Pro Corrected On Site.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, and chicken
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken, cut tomatoes
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. beans, and rice
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cooked chicken
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. hamburgers in reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. from prep to walk-in freezer and cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under grill
  • Observed hole in wall. near back door.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. abc
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. near back door
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. behind grill
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Pro Corrected On Site.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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