GROVES COFFEE HOUSE
4619 OKEECHOBEE BLVD #102, West Palm Beach FL 33417 · 954.736.7117
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found at front line flying around/landing on whole unpeeled bunch of bananas and squeeze bottle openings where chia seeds are stored /dispensed from. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean and sanitize area. Operator discarded bananas and removed squeeze bottles to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026039590 | Apr 2, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $600 |
| 2--2026005085 | Nov 13, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | $1,600 |
| 2--2025014907 | Jan 10, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut pineapple stored inside grocery to go bag, inside kitchen reach in freezer. Operator removed to properly store.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lemonade that was prepared on site not labeled with date marking. Per operator, lemonade prepared yesterday morning. Operator date marked lemonade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee mug stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon not identified as raw item on menu.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed wrapped pastries and bottled orange juice, prepared on site, without proper labeling. Operator put labels with required information on pastries and juice bottles.
Jan 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers Salmon served raw not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify salmon as raw.
Nov 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers Salmon served raw not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify salmon as raw.
Nov 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found at front line flying around/landing on whole unpeeled bunch of bananas and squeeze bottle openings where chia seeds are stored /dispensed from. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean and sanitize area. Operator discarded bananas and removed squeeze bottles to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee switched from taking customers orders, using cash register and answering phone to preparing food and beverages for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (cooked empanadas). Operator removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw comminuted beef stored over opened bag/case of croissants. Operator moved raw comminuted beef to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front line right side double door low boy; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, removed from refrigeration multiple times in less than 4 hours, moved to upright double door reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Hot holding display cabinet; ham and cheese empanada (90F - Hot Holding); beef croquets (125F - Hot Holding), At prep area; beef empanadas (98F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items reheated prior to being held for less than 4 hours. Advised Operator to reheat to 165F, hold at 135F or above or properly utilize time as a public health control and discard within 4 hours of initial reheated.
Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store bag of oil. Operator removed from sink.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Establishment is packaging multiple varieties of juice (orange juice, beet juice, ginger) on site, no warning label. Advised Operator of labeling requirements. Juice cannot be sold until proper labeling applied to bottles.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers Salmon served raw not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify salmon as raw.
Jan 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours At Reach-in Cooler; cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) Per operator item held in cooler overnight Item did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours See stop sale
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled phone and cash machine then put on gloves and handled clean utensils Advised employee who washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; Raw Shell eggs stored above cooked chicken Operator fixed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours At Reach-in Cooler; cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) Per operator item held in cooler overnight Item did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in Cooler;slice cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler overnight in overfilled container See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in Cooler;slice cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler overnight in overfilled container See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Showcase Oven; chicken empanadas (103F - Hot Holding) Per operator held in oven for approximately two hours Advised operator to reheat to 165+F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email poster
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food safety training for one employee
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. At Grab and Go Cooler; Bottles of beet root, pineapple, and ginger not labeled. Operator removed from cooler and decides to sell in glasses when ordered
Jul 19, 2024Call 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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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer non-food grade plastic to go shopping bags used to store, pastries- operator removed.
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. At front counter ice machine - employee bottle of water stored in ice used for drinks.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. At front counter ice machine - employee bottle of water stored in ice used for drinks.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer non-food grade plastic to go shopping bags used to store, pastries- operator removed.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer non-food grade plastic to go shopping bags used to store, pastries- operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler near cookline- raw shell eggs stored over butter - operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- sliced cheese 47F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food overstocked above fill line- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed sliced cheese in reach in cooler to quick chill. At bar counter- Garlic mayo - 76F- cold holding, green sauce 68F- cold holding food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator placed in freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At back prep area - empanadas 74-86F - hot holding - food left out at room temperature- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand sink by front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp/ soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting boards - at cookline area.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies breads muffins at front counter
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags storing bread at front counter and in two door cooler in back kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over butter two door cooler under flat top
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken empanadas (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (120F - Hot Holding); spinach cheese empanadas (120F - Hot Holding); bottom shelf of hot holding unit at front counter. Items closer to sliding door not maintaining temperature. ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding); beef potato (98F - Hot Holding) top shelf of hot holding unit at front counter. In unit less than four hours. Reheated to 165F. Discussed TPHC with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in front hand sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies breads muffins at front counter
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less at front line. Per employee eggs being held less than 4 hours.Employee moved to cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 69°, half and half 71° on the rare counter at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.... Cutting board, knife in handwashing sink at front line. Employee moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked steak, cooked pork was cooked 2 days ago 7/24 at storage reach in cooler. Employee date marked.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized....Sanitizer solution in middle compartment. Employee drained solution and prepared correct order at last compartment.
Stored food not covered....chicken, pork in reach in cooler at front line. Employee covered.
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