GROOVES KITCHEN & DAIQUIRIS

Health inspection records show GROOVES KITCHEN & DAIQUIRIS in DELRAY BEACH has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

404 West Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 33444
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13529487

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Issue Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Issue Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issu. Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Whipped cream 56F, milk 47F, feta cheese 56F, egg washed 56F, sour cream 60F, shredded cheese 45F, butter milk 56F , butter milk 47F in flip top reach cooler and tall one door reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Shredded cheese 48F, egg white 49F , butter milk 51F, sour cream 46F in tall one door reach in cooler . Per operator food being less than four hours. Employee removed food to reach in freezer. No food stored in Flip top reach cooler Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470329

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Issue Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issu. Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Whipped cream 56F, milk 47F, feta cheese 56F, egg washed 56F, sour cream 60F, shredded cheese 45F, butter milk 56F , butter milk 47F in flip top reach cooler and tall one door reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Not provided **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962593

  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...multiple drink mix bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin . See stop sale. Operator discarded ice . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw sea food above cooked chicken, sausages in reach in drawer . Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...multiple drink mix bottles stored in drink ice in ice bin . Warning
  • 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....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....sour cream, shell eggs , egg wash , rice heavy cream , cooked chicken wings , pasta , crab meat , pico de gallo , cooked ox tail , roasted pepper, garlic in oil all at between 61-63F in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issu. Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...Chlorine Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790496

  • 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bath room.