Grove Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Grove Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Grove Kitchen trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by container lids stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler trays of baked chicken and chicken risotto stored with no date.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bags of flor and sugar at kitchen storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packages of tuna in walk in cooler not removed from packaging prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at drawer reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at lobby ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at kitchen ice machine scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at kitchen stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
86
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Esen Petit Frere on 4/18/2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: At time of callback inspection observed operator awaiting course textbook. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw chicken stored with chicken tenders at reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-08-5
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 Esen Petit Frere on 4/18/2025 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored on prep counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed set tables with exposed silverware and plates. **Warning**
24-01-4
52
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink, Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer Test Strip (Quaternary 848ppm). Operator removed and diluted solution to Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer Test Strip (Quaternary 700ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for mussel and clam tags. Last batch was in October 2024.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of prepared tuna tartare not date labeled. As per operator was portions the day before. Operator began to date mark containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a rolling container of sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line, 2 packages of frozen mahi mahi in reduced oxygen packaging in the process of thawing. Operator cut packages open. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket next to hand wash sink.
42-01-4
52
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lamb stored with potato fries located in the chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for the ROP packaged tuna still under vacuum and fully thawed located in the walk-in cooler.
01B-03-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for the ROP packaged tuna still under vacuum and fully thawed located in the walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
22-08-4
67
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast stored with potato fries,located in the chest freezer.
08A-17-6
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. Observed at 0ppm at the time of the inspection,operator set up 3 compartment sink and call the service technician **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind the cookline,by the fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
51-11-4
58
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare, pan seared salmon, ceviche and salmon sashimi on the menu not identified as raw items. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
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 food handler training for Brianna with National food registry expired 01/31/22.
53B-14-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grove Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grove Kitchen on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grove Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grove Kitchen.
How does Grove Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Grove Kitchen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Grove Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grove Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grove Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Grove Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grove Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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