THE GROVE
Northeast 2nd Avenue
Florida, 33444
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10831068
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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... chlorine, kitchen , bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-03: Kitchen Chlorine 100 ppm. Bar chlorine 00 ppm. recommended operator use kitchen dishmachine until fixed Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705211
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors...left door opened. Employee closed. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen, employee removed Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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... chlorine, kitchen , bar Warning
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..employee water bottle in ice at ice machine. See stop sale. Employee discarded ice . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw carpaccio above heavy cream at reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .... Duck fat prepped date 4/25 at reach in cooler . see stop sale. Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .... Duck fat prepped date 4/25 at reach in cooler . .... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..employee water bottle in ice at ice machine. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...carpaccio 47F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen, bar . Employee cleaned . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705210
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment / wiping cloths...quaternary ammonium Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-26: Not provided **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-26: Not provided **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719728
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...artichoke, cheese mixed with raw fish , raw beef contacted each other at reach in drawer. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...multiple food with wrong date marked. Employee date marked properly. **Corrective Action Taken** 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....cheese mix 49F, cooked vegetables pure 48F, butter 55F, roasted garlic in mayonnaise 49F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped 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....cheese mix 49F, cooked vegetables pure 48F, butter 55F, roasted garlic in mayonnaise 49F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Advise manager to discarded food. Warning
- 03G-43-2:Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...vacuum packed vegetables pure Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ice dumped in handwashing sink . Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment / wiping cloths...quaternary ammonium Warning
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information...cooked vegetables pure in vacuum package no date and time marked on the package , per manager food using within 48 hours . Food discarded due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585451
- 03G-43-1:Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants....establishment vacuum package meat, fish without HACCP/ Variance
Inspection Date: 1/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341569
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Grabbing balances broccoli with bare hand. Manager recooked at 154°F . Manager educated employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...pouring bucket from handwashing sink . Manager educated employee Corrected On-Site