The Grove

2525 Country Club Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Grove, the earliest from 2025. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so The Grove trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked wings in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Chef moved raw beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has increased seating to 267 seats. Provisos state to provide the fully filled out change of seating form to the inspector at the time of inspection for the number of seats to be changed officially. No seating evaluation form submitted for approval. **Warning**
28-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans reflect another kitchen in new bar area. Establishment did not build new kitchen which is page 3 of revised plans on 3/3/26. Plans were verified for bar area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Gallon of milk in walk-in cooler opened yesterday afternoon not date marked. Chef added date to open milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Citrus menu has "Oke Poke Bowl" which is served raw/undercooked and is not identified on the menu as being a raw or undercooked product. **Warning**
02B-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. See stop sale. Three packages of completely thawed raw tuna with small slit cut in packaging in walk-in cooler. Chef voluntarily discarded tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Mar 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grove on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Grove compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

The Grove most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has The Grove's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grove have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Grove 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.