GROOVY'S PIZZA & GRILL
2770 SW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin lid broken off. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on floor in lobby area. Observed raw beef containers stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Observed condiment cups stored on floor at front counter.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans not inverts at prep area shelf.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in coolers at prep area, tzatziki (51F - Cold Holding); Philly steak (61F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (58F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for pizzas on display at front counter. As per employee for 20 minutes. Employee placed 4 hour time stamp onto pizza trays. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at three compartment sink area blocked by equipment drying rack. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in white chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in coolers at prep line, ham (45F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak beef (47F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (48F - Cold Holding). As per cook items were placed from the walk in cooler to the cook line about 2 hours ago. Observed at prep table cooler, cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding). As per cook items were placed from the walk in cooler to the cook line about 3 hours ago. Cook began to place items onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: At time of callback inspection observed at reach in coolers at prep line, ham (45F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were placed in cooler from walk in about 2 and half hours ago. Operator began to place items onto ice to rapid cool. Observed at prep table cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were placed in cooler from walk in about 2 and half hours ago. Operator began to place items onto ice to rapid cool. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of seasoning. 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 packages of mahi mahi not cut open to thaw. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pizza station prep cooler hinge broken. Door fell off unit. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed receipt paper discarded on floor around trash can. Operator cleaned up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer items stored on bottom shelf not 6 inches above floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at three compartment sink a box of frozen portioned cooked chicken wings stored on floor. Employee removed from floor. Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in white chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed none in reach in coolers. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for various squeeze bottles at prep table. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw hamburger patties stored over Alfredo and marinara sauces. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee drop tongs onto floor, then proceeded to pick them up and handle complete pizza with soiled tongs. Coached employee on proper hand washing and food handling procedures. Employee discarded pizza and cleaned tongs and washed hands. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in coolers at prep line, ham (45F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak beef (47F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (48F - Cold Holding). As per cook items were placed from the walk in cooler to the cook line about 2 hours ago. Observed at prep table cooler, cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding). As per cook items were placed from the walk in cooler to the cook line about 3 hours ago. Cook began to place items onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink blocked by storage rolling rack. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature of reach in cooler opposite fryers at approximately 52F. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 48F for drawer unit,cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: At the time of the inspection units still being worked on by technician. **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature of reach in cooler opposite fryers at approximately 52F. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 48F for drawer unit,cookline.
- 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 raw mahi-mahi ROP and thawed still under vacuum, located in the drawers reach in cooler.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed for the precooked chicken wings,raw beef,raw chicken located in the walk-in cooler.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corndogs stored in shopping bags located in the chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Reach in cooler Drawers : Observed raw mahi-mahi ROP and thawed still under vacuum, located in the drawers reach in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. drawers cookline:; raw beef patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. Reach in cooler: opposite fryers:; precooked meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (48F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (48F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers cookline:; raw beef patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler: opposite fryers:; precooked meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (48F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (48F - Cold Holding)
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing station. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer by the fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer by the fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water temperature at approximately 82F after running approximately 5 mins, throughout establishment.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At the time of the inspection the service technician was still working on the unit. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ware washing area Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer by the fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the women and men bathroom. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit opposite fryers. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored above cooked pasta located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mozzarella cheese sticks stored in shopping bags located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water temperature at approximately 82F after running approximately 5 mins, throughout establishment.. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap, paper towels provided at handwash sink Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).