Happy Wine in the Grove
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
Happy Wine in the Grove appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash all dishes until repaired.
22-41-4
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 Moise Porras 1/25/2026.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee slicing salmon at meat slicer while eating pretzels. Coached employee on proper food handling procedures.
12B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer and at mini white freezer. Employee removed ice from walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on prep counter next to cook line.
21-44-1
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at standing reach in cooler at cook line, containers of plantain cups stored uncovered.
08B-54-4
61
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed tray of shelled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) on prep counter. As per chef less than 1 hour. Chef placed into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter at cook line garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding), as per chef for about 2 hours from prep. Chef placed onto ice to cool. Observed at cook line reach in cooler fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding); soft cheese cube (43F - Cold Holding); scallop potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 3 hours from walk in. Chef removed to place into walk in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter under stove soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign available in men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees beverage stored in ice bath container at prep line with establishments cold holding items. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white mini fridge.
14-69-4
52
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner at prep table next to standing reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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) Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until technician fixes dishwasher. Operator set up three compartment sink.
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator since 4/17. Operator segregated to be discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator since 4/17. Operator segregated to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner at prep table next to standing reach in cooler in kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler.
36-22-4
58
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table coolers chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (47F - Cold Holding). As per chef overnight. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk gallon in walk in cooler not date marked with open date. As per chef the day before.
02C-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and storage shelf above hand wash sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in walk in cooler, towel used on tray of roasted peppers.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed not in use meat slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a clean pot stored inverted on floor near exit door.
24-26-4
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 at dry storage area in a container of flour. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink containers of beef and octopus thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
64
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw beef located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
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 for the bulk flour,risotto bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
55
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. observed tongs in standing water. the operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Wine in the Grove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Wine in the Grove on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Wine in the Grove?
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 Happy Wine in the Grove.
How does Happy Wine in the Grove compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Happy Wine in the Grove most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Happy Wine in the Grove's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Wine in the Grove have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Wine in the Grove 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 Happy Wine in the Grove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Wine in the Grove is inspected around three times per year on average.
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