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GROOVIN' BEAN

801 NW 3RD AVENUE, Miami FL 33136 · 305-992-6903

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2336283
Grade history
AUG 23
MAR 24
NOV 24
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022030935Feb 23, 2022Oct 31, 2023$800
1--2020001321Nov 26, 2019Oct 22, 2020$320

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/05-07-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Basic/16-07-4
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris underneath kitchen stove, fryers, work table etc in kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Clean all interior of all kitchen reach in coolers.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls from food spills throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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).
Intermediate/11-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
/51-04-4
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.