GROVE KITCHEN
2669 S BAYSHORE DR, Miami FL 33133
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lamb stored with potato fries located in the chest freezer.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by container lids stored inside.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler trays of baked chicken and chicken risotto stored with no date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bags of flor and sugar at kitchen storage area.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packages of tuna in walk in cooler not removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at drawer reach in freezers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at lobby ice bin. Operator removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at kitchen ice machine scoop stored on top of ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at kitchen stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen prep table. Employee removed.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed expired for Esen Petit Frere on 4/18/2025
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers throughout kitchen.
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw chicken stored with chicken tenders at reach in freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
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. Observed expired for Esen Petit Frere on 4/18/2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored on prep counter. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers throughout kitchen.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed set tables with exposed silverware and plates.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink, Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer Test Strip (Quaternary 848ppm). Operator removed and diluted solution to Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer Test Strip (Quaternary 700ppm)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for mussel and clam tags. Last batch was in October 2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of prepared tuna tartare not date labeled. As per operator was portions the day before. Operator began to date mark containers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a rolling container of sugar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line, 2 packages of frozen mahi mahi in reduced oxygen packaging in the process of thawing. Operator cut packages open.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket next to hand wash sink.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lamb stored with potato fries located in the chest freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for the ROP packaged tuna still under vacuum and fully thawed located in the walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for the ROP packaged tuna still under vacuum and fully thawed located in the walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
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.