GROOVIN' BEAN
801 NW 3RD AVENUE, Miami FL 33136 · 305-992-6903
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022030935 | Feb 23, 2022 | Oct 31, 2023 | $800 |
| 1--2020001321 | Nov 26, 2019 | Oct 22, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris underneath kitchen stove, fryers, work table etc in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Clean all interior of all kitchen reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls from food spills throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license observed the license expired 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public to the time of the inspection. Confirmation for the license payment: 257628155
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw shell eggs stored above breads and mayonnaise. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the front counter.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.