HAPPY WINE IN THE GROVE
2833 BIRD AVE, Miami FL 33133
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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 at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash all dishes until repaired.
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 Moise Porras 1/25/2026.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee slicing salmon at meat slicer while eating pretzels. Coached employee on proper food handling procedures.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer and at mini white freezer. Employee removed ice from walk in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on prep counter next to cook line.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at standing reach in cooler at cook line, containers of plantain cups stored uncovered.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed tray of shelled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) on prep counter. As per chef less than 1 hour. Chef placed into walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter at cook line garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding), as per chef for about 2 hours from prep. Chef placed onto ice to cool. Observed at cook line reach in cooler fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding); soft cheese cube (43F - Cold Holding); scallop potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 3 hours from walk in. Chef removed to place into walk in cooler to rapid cool.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees beverage stored in ice bath container at prep line with establishments cold holding items. Chef removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white mini fridge.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign available in men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter under stove soiled with food debris.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner at prep table next to standing reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler.
Apr 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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) Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until technician fixes dishwasher. Operator set up three compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator since 4/17. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator since 4/17. Operator segregated to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner at prep table next to standing reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table coolers chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (47F - Cold Holding). As per chef overnight. Chef discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk gallon in walk in cooler not date marked with open date. As per chef the day before.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini reach in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and storage shelf above hand wash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at prep table not labeled.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in walk in cooler, towel used on tray of roasted peppers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed not in use meat slicer soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs bar.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a clean pot stored inverted on floor near exit door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area in a container of flour.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink containers of beef and octopus thawing in standing water.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw beef located in the standing reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk flour,risotto bins.
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.