Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris, the earliest from 2025. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris' 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above heavy cream. Operator removed eggs . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with degreaser stored with sugar. Operator removed removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line .
36-36-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries above bread in reach in refrigerator.
08B-17-4
55
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Issue **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Issue **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issu. Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Whipped cream 56F, milk 47F, feta cheese 56F, egg washed 56F, sour cream 60F, shredded cheese 45F, butter milk 56F , butter milk 47F in flip top reach cooler and tall one door reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Shredded cheese 48F, egg white 49F , butter milk 51F, sour cream 46F in tall one door reach in cooler . Per operator food being less than four hours. Employee removed food to reach in freezer. No food stored in Flip top reach cooler **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Issue **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issu. Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Whipped cream 56F, milk 47F, feta cheese 56F, egg washed 56F, sour cream 60F, shredded cheese 45F, butter milk 56F , butter milk 47F in flip top reach cooler and tall one door reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Not provided **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
67
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...multiple drink mix bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin . See stop sale. Operator discarded ice . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw sea food above cooked chicken, sausages in reach in drawer . Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...multiple drink mix bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin . **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issu. Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
35
Mar 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bath room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
14-72-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris.
How does Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grooves Kitchen & Daiquiris means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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