Grou
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Grou stretching back to 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Grou trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for front counter hot beverage display containers of parfaits. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed front counter cutting board soiled with food crumbs when not actively in use. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used to store soiled coffee utensils.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler unit torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in reach in coolers, container of mashed avocado labeled Nutella and container of banana bread labeled ham and cheese.
16-46-4
64
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter next to panini press butter (73F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 2 hours. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for items at rear kitchen reach in coolers, portioned soups, shredded chicjen and smoked salmon bags all not date marked with date of preparation. As per employee we done 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in coolers throughout broken/ torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
22-20-5
70
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter panini press butter (75F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Gustavo Rangel and Mariela Casique on 4/1/25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at from counter ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees cup of iced coffee on ice cream cooler at front counter.
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of sprouts at prep cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at kitchen prep area spatulas not inverted.
24-18-4
58
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table a container of lentil empanadas (68F - Cold Holding) as per employee for about 2 hours. Employee placed into cooler to cool. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at front counter 2 boxes of cookies stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Employee removed and stored on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of loose teas at front counter.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout. Observed mini fan at front counter soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
45
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station, a non food grade basting brush used.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees with bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at front counter reach ins, gaskets are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment wiping clothes not stored in sanitation solution.
21-12-4
70
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces inside the refrigerator in the back room. The operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Observed Elssy and Isa working more than 60 days with no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of avocado stored on the floor in the back kitchen. The operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grou last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grou on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grou?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grou.
How does Grou compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Grou most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Grou's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grou have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grou means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Grou inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grou is inspected around two times per year on average.
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