HAPPY WINE IN THE GROVE
2833 Bird Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33133
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner at prep table next to standing reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner at prep table next to standing reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler.
- 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) Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until technician fixes dishwasher. Operator set up three compartment sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator since 4/17. Operator segregated to be discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator since 4/17. Operator segregated to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini reach in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and storage shelf above hand wash sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at prep table not labeled.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table coolers chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (47F - Cold Holding). As per chef overnight. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk gallon in walk in cooler not date marked with open date. As per chef the day before.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at upstairs bar.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a clean pot stored inverted on floor near exit door.
- 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 at dry storage area in a container of flour. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink containers of beef and octopus thawing in standing water.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in walk in cooler, towel used on tray of roasted peppers.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed not in use meat slicer soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
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 4/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
- 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 for the bulk flour,risotto bins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw beef located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).