7TH + GROVE RESTAURANT & BAR
1930 E 7 AVE, Ybor City FL 33605 · 813-649-8422
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda gun at bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment provided one food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, manager inverted at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, removed at time of inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink faucet handle missing next to soda machine.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Labeled at time of inspection.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards upon reach in coolers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind bar. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under sink of dish machine.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg on prepped deli meat in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator relocated. Raw shrimp over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Cleaned at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grills.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cooksline.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Chlorine 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg on prepped deli meat in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator relocated. Raw shrimp over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Cleaned at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grills.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cooksline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk fish fry flour.
Sep 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over waffles in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 120 F, operator began to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Microwave. Soda gun at bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in cooler door handle, operator removed at time of inspection.
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 52 F, cut tomatoes 51 F, cheese 55 F, sausage 55 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Collard greens 56 F, turkey 45 F, crab mix 46 F, butter 46 F in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 120 F, operator began to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Microwave. Soda gun at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to soda machine, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to soda machine temped 80 F, ran appropriately 2 minutes.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket and containers across from dish machine not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to bread, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in cooler door handle, operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator placed in container at time of inspection.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front cooks line.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pico 50 F, eggrolls 50 F, shredded cheese 51 F, tilapia 53 F, crab meat 56 F, operator put in walk in freezer at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes then placing in sanitizer, skipping the rinse. Rinse bay not setup. Operator had employee set up all three bays in correct order at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at bar.
Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of flour in floor in kitchen. Employee relocated at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front cooks line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.