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GROVE GROCER

3098 FULLER ST, Miami FL 33133 · 305-588-0285

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338516
Grade history
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at lobby reach in cooler raw beef stored over salmon filets.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at front line reach in cooler container of pooled eggs whites stored over bags of lettuce and greens. Operator removed and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand sink used as dump sink. Observed employee rinse coffee milk carafes in hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed at rear prep kitchen under prep table plastic containers of almonds, four and other food items stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at rear kitchen exit door bag of to go bowls stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine at front counter.
Basic/10-12-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · At time of callback inspection still observed scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed none present at all hand sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · At time of callback inspection observed hand sink in kitchen with no sign. Operator placed placard at sink. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at lobby cooler and kitchen reach in freezer, raw beef and pork stored over and with breads.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at lobby reach in cooler raw beef stored over salmon filets.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as dump sink to store soiled utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Observed none available for employees. Emailed firm to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at hand sinks, operator provided at kitchen area sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine at front counter.
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed none present at all hand sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at front counter next to point of sale system.
Basic/25-27-4/Warning
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5

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.