AVO MIAMI GROVE
AVO MIAMI GROVE located in MIAMI has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file
3000 FLORIDA AVE SUITE 113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/5/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13552899
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 int, 9 basic
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher rinsing soiled items in sanitizer step of three compartment sink.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor in disrepair. Observed for walk in cooler metal floors that area lifting and broken causing a tripping hazard.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for floors in walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area boxes of bananas stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed throughout, utensils in standing water of 72F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer where açaí is stored. Operator began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go boxes along prep counter. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walls above hand sink at cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at dry storage area.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of corn. Operator segregated to discard.
- 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced empty container and primed machine new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep counter garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed at lobby beverage coolers for prepared onsite assorted fruit and wellness juice not bearing the warning label. Operator began to print and place warning labels onto items.Repeat Violation **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of whit substance not label at prep counter shelf. As per chef was salt. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site
10/20/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13552620
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee at cook line engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at handwash sink at cook line clogged and unable to drain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line to go food boxes not stored properly from overhead contaminates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At time of callback inspection still observed boxes not inverted. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At time of callback inspection still observed no certified manager present with 5+ employees present. **Time Extended**
10/17/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10879956
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 7 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at prep area bowls on table not stored in a manner with over head protection. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of frozen tuna at reach in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator began to remove from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee at cook line engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice bin. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at handwash sink at cook line clogged and unable to drain. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line to go food boxes not stored properly from overhead contaminates. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at dry storage area standing reach in freezer packages of raw lamb racks stored over bags of fries. Warning
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed at lobby beverage coolers for prepared onsite assorted fruit and wellness juice not bearing the warning label. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 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 no dare of preparation on self serve prepared onsite juices and wellness shots at lobby beverage coolers. Warning
5/1/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10830111
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed