GROU
4100 Salzedo Street
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at from counter ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees cup of iced coffee on ice cream cooler at front counter.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of sprouts at prep cooler.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at kitchen prep area spatulas not inverted.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter panini press butter (75F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink used as dump sink.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 Gustavo Rangel and Mariela Casique on 4/1/25.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at front counter 2 boxes of cookies stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Employee removed and stored on counter. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of loose teas at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout. Observed mini fan at front counter soiled with dust.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table a container of lentil empanadas (68F - Cold Holding) as per employee for about 2 hours. Employee placed into cooler to cool. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at rear kitchen storage area, spatulas not inverted with handle up.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of margarine, bottle of Carmel drizzle and carafes of almond milk not labeled at front counter.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not utilize the sanitizing step at the three compartment sink. Operator coached employee on proper dish washing. Employee rewashed and sanitized items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rear kitchen standing reach in cooler butternut squash soup (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator has been in cooler overnight. Operator removed container to discard.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in rear kitchen standing reach in cooler butternut squash soup (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator has been in cooler overnight. Operator removed container to discard.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in front counter reach in cooler a container of almond milk made on site with no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees with bracelets.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at front counter reach ins, gaskets are soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment wiping clothes not stored in sanitation solution.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station, a non food grade basting brush used.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (305) 639-8218
Website: https://groucommunity.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(534 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025