GROVE KITCHEN & BAR
2801 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler across from grill, ambient temperature 41F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019058046 | Oct 24, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid near back storage area. Operator discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor near cook line with standing water.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
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Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed shelf used to store sauces and condiments with torn tin foil.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 10 fish fillets thawing inside ROP bag, inside cooler at kitchen, fish temperature 33F. Operator removed fish from vacuum pack bag, for proper thawing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen tongs soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Jul 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (49F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator closed wall in cooler door to cool down temperature.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is serving raw snapper ceviche and raw ahi tun poke not identified as a raw dish on menu.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken wings not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine interior.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishments is serving raw snapper ceviche.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (49F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator closed wall in cooler door to cool down temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is serving raw snapper ceviche and raw ahi tun poke not identified as a raw dish on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, employee restocked during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken wings not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours.
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 raw tuna still on ROP packages on drawer at cook line, operator cut packages during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at cook line not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine interior.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a cooked chicken wings container stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on drawers reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled drawers interior at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line
Interior of oven microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Shrimps and fish ceviche held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Manager date marked.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with shell eggs on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. H old system soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauce bottles in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler across from grill, ambient temperature 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: conch (46F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated door had been propped open for a delivery. Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 8:00 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill stained. Soda gun in bar area. Ice plate inside of ice machines.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
Stored food not covered. Container of potatoes stored on shelf in walk-in cooler next to door.
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.