GROVE
187 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-266-3750
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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 00 ppm. Employee fixed it at 50 ppm at end time of inspection.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area...employee came from bathroom and the handled cilantro. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef directly top of shorts ribs in reach in cooler. Employee removed raw beef directly top.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory...Beef Carpaccio.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....today's date marked on bread putting, egg custerd in reach in cooler. food was cooked yesterday, employee properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233...Jeremy Williams safe staff expired 8/13/24
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee properly stored.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw carpaccio with bread pudding and above cheese cream at reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....burrata cheese 48F in reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepared or portion today, food was delivered an hour ago. Operator voluntarily discarded food.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink....strainer in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed.
May 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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, kitchen, bar
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate2 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, kitchen, bar
Food stored in ice used for drinks...employee water bottle in ice at ice machine. See stop sale. Employee discarded ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw carpaccio above heavy cream at reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation..... Duck fat prepped date 4/25 at reach in cooler. see stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation..... Duck fat prepped date 4/25 at reach in cooler..... Food stored in ice used for drinks...employee water bottle in ice at ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...carpaccio 47F in reach in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen, bar. Employee cleaned.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...left door opened. Employee closed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen, employee removed
Oct 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment / wiping cloths...quaternary ammonium
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...artichoke, cheese mixed with raw fish, raw beef contacted each other at reach in drawer. Employee properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...multiple food with wrong date marked. Employee date marked properly.
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....cheese mix 49F, cooked vegetables pure 48F, butter 55F, roasted garlic in mayonnaise 49F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese mix 49F, cooked vegetables pure 48F, butter 55F, roasted garlic in mayonnaise 49F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Advise manager to discarded food.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...vacuum packed vegetables pure
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ice dumped in handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment / wiping cloths...quaternary ammonium
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information...cooked vegetables pure in vacuum package no date and time marked on the package, per manager food using within 48 hours. Food discarded due to temperature abuse.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants....establishment vacuum package meat, fish without HACCP/ Variance
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Grabbing balances broccoli with bare hand. Manager recooked at 154°F. Manager educated employee.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...pouring bucket from handwashing sink. Manager educated employee
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.