GROOVES KITCHEN & DAIQUIRIS
404 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-291-4607
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2025
MAR 25
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DEC 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above heavy cream. Operator removed eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with degreaser stored with sugar. Operator removed removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries above bread in reach in refrigerator.
Sep 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs, egg wash, rice heavy cream, cooked chicken wings, pasta, crab meat, pico de gallo, cooked ox tail, roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs, egg wash, rice heavy cream, cooked chicken wings, pasta, crab meat, pico de gallo, cooked ox tail, roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours, stop sale issu. Operator discarded food.
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs, egg wash, rice heavy cream, cooked chicken wings, pasta, crab meat, pico de gallo, cooked ox tail, roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs, egg wash, rice heavy cream, cooked chicken wings, pasta, crab meat, pico de gallo, cooked ox tail, roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours, stop sale issu. Operator discarded food.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks....multiple drink mix bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin. See stop sale. Operator discarded ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw sea food above cooked chicken, sausages in reach in drawer. Operator properly stored
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food stored in ice used for drinks....multiple drink mix bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs, egg wash, rice heavy cream, cooked chicken wings, pasta, crab meat, pico de gallo, cooked ox tail, roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs, egg wash, rice heavy cream, cooked chicken wings, pasta, crab meat, pico de gallo, cooked ox tail, roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours, stop sale issu. Operator discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator cleaned
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...Chlorine
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bath room.
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.