Park Grove Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Park Grove Bistro has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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); operator prime machine and set up three compartment sink. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sausage links. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler cooling rack, raw chicken stored over raw beef. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table butter (64F - Cold Holding). As per chef less than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen used to store utensils.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at prep table across from cook line employee water bottle stored on cutting board. Employee removed and placed cutting board to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink across from cook line.
31B-04-4
41
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over chicken tenders in reach in freezer. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee prepping containers blocking access to hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice at dry 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 1 ROP salmon not removed from package to thaw in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
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 sugar and spices at dry storage rack.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage area, pizza boxes stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of sauces, soups and corn thawing on counter at room temperature.
06-01-5
43
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored rack next to clean dishes. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to cook line, sink blocked by trash can and mop bucket. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to prep table.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in a container of lentils and flour at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep area, utensils in standing water of 84F. Manager removed and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all kitchen handwashing sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on storage rack, across from triple sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor. Observed by dish machine plastic bottles of cooking oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
52
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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 sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment has a triple sink that is setup using quaternary sanitizer, advised to sanitize using triple sink until dishwasher machine is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw shell eggs on top a container of waffle batter mixture, inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice on storage rack inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located throughout kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area, next to microwave. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside food storage containers of uncooked rice and sugar, stored on dry storage rack at kitchen area. Employee removed plastic portion cup stored in storage container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not kept inverted/protected on shelving above prep cooler at kitchen area. Chef covered plates with plastic wrap. Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on storage rack, across from triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor located behind bar area. **Warning**
24-07-4
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 raw tuna not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, stored inside walk in cooler. Chef removed raw tuna from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by food employees. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee personal item of "Sour Patch Candy" stored in reach in cooler, above packaged bread. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located throughout kitchen. Observed no handwashing sign provided at women's restroom used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers, stored on top shelving, across from triple sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located at mop sink closet area, near walk in cooler. **Warning**
42-01-4
33
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at one of the hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park Grove Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park Grove Bistro on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park Grove Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Park Grove Bistro.
How does Park Grove Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Park Grove Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Park Grove Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Park Grove Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Park Grove Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Park Grove Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park Grove Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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