Square Grouper Tiki Bar
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
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Score
Square Grouper Tiki Bar has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Jupiter average 79, so Square Grouper Tiki Bar trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee talking handling personal cell phone entered kitchen from outside without washing hands handled basket of French fries, discussed with chef who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shrimp stored above tomatoes salsa, discussed with chef who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish and without washing hands and changing gloves employee handled cooking oil and clean utensils, discussed with chef who washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Discussed with operator who arrived before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
58
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching soiled towel and outing gloves on to cook foods without washing hands before; manager educated; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored above fries - not commercially packaged in freezer at cook line; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding)in drawers under grill; food not prepared or portioned today; food thawed put earlier ; food placed in ice ; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and touched spatula then touched cooked bacon ; touched raw burgers then touched cheese, salt and pepper shaker, spatulas . Manager educated employee; employee washed hands changed gloves; **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
12A-27-4
86
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and raw shrimp not commercially packaged stored above fries in reach in freezer at cook line; operator reversed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over bucket of pickles in walk-in cooler; operator reversed; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items- cell phone on prep table at reach in cooler at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair- torn gaskets at cold drawers at cook line;
14-11-5
61
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching hamburger buns with bare hands; food will not be reheated to 145 F; manager educated; employee washed hands and put gloves on; **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over bucket of pickles in walk in cooler; advised operator to stored based on cooking requirements
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink- in prep room by walk-in cooler/ dry storage ; Manager unable to fix during inspection;
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to bags of bread on the shelf at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- all at cook line; advised operator to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Emailed copy to operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - cases of French fries and chicken - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid - operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Preparation of vegetables on outside prep table - operator moved production to inside kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator added second bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Square Grouper Tiki Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Square Grouper Tiki Bar on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Square Grouper Tiki Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Square Grouper Tiki Bar.
How does Square Grouper Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
Square Grouper Tiki Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.
Has Square Grouper Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Square Grouper Tiki Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Square Grouper Tiki Bar 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 Square Grouper Tiki Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Square Grouper Tiki Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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