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GROVE GNV

1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE G-J, Gainesville FL 32603 · 352-450-3321

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 3 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1102115
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 25
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed : rusty screws in the bar hoshazaki ice maker in.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in 2 bathrooms, missing hot water handle on the hand wash sink.
Basic/29-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed lack of ambient air thermometers in multiple units.
Basic/05-09-4
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed : unsealed concrete by the walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-02-5
The state's own report →
Jul 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed lack of a Certified Food Manager for the business.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2024 · There was not proof of a current Certified Food Manager available for review. Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed: between suites g/h and I/j a passage way has been built, all 4 suites are now contiguous.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2024 · There is no plans current or approved for the finished access/passage between the 2 dual suites. (g/ha¿¿i/j) Admin Complaint
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dark foreign substance on the back wall of the ice maker. (Larger ice maker) Soda guns are soiled at both bars.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple sleeves of cups in the hand wash sink in the kitchen. ALSO, the bar hand wash sink is has multiple dishes in it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed lack of a Certified Food Manager for the business.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of drying devices at the hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of a sign.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed: between suites g/h and I/j a passage way has been built, all 4 suites are now contiguous.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed: multiple co2 tanks not secured in the kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles are not in place or missing in the kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: backpack and jacket stored on single serve items and bottled drinks in the kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: the wood supporting the 3 compartment sink is not sealed.
Basic/14-06-4

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.