PARK GROVE BISTRO
2821 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida, 33133
Dinner Key
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice at dry storage area.
- 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 1 ROP salmon not removed from package to thaw in reach in cooler.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 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 in containers of sugar and spices at dry storage rack.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage area, pizza boxes stored on floor.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of sauces, soups and corn thawing on counter at room temperature.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over chicken tenders in reach in freezer. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee prepping containers blocking access to hand sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust build up.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop stored on top of ice machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at prep line soiled. Observed oven at cook line soiled with grease and foos residue.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at shelf at entrance of kitchen, single serve plates not inverted.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear of kitchen mop stored in mop bucket after use.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in freezer raw tuna and beef steaks stored over reward to eat chicken tenders.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in a container of lentils and flour at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor. Observed by dish machine plastic bottles of cooking oil stored on floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep area, utensils in standing water of 84F. Manager removed and discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all kitchen handwashing sinks. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on storage rack, across from triple sink.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored rack next to clean dishes. Manager removed bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to cook line, sink blocked by trash can and mop bucket. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to prep table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside food storage containers of uncooked rice and sugar, stored on dry storage rack at kitchen area. Employee removed plastic portion cup stored in storage container. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: At time of callback inspection observed no handle bowl in a container of lentils. **Time Extended**
- 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 plates not kept inverted/protected on shelving above prep cooler at kitchen area. Chef covered plates with plastic wrap. Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on storage rack, across from triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: At time of callback inspection observed utensils still upright. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located throughout kitchen. Observed no handwashing sign provided at women's restroom used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: At time of callback inspection observed no hand wash sign. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area, next to microwave. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside food storage containers of uncooked rice and sugar, stored on dry storage rack at kitchen area. Employee removed plastic portion cup stored in storage container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not kept inverted/protected on shelving above prep cooler at kitchen area. Chef covered plates with plastic wrap. Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on storage rack, across from triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor located behind bar area. 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 raw tuna not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, stored inside walk in cooler. Chef removed raw tuna from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by food employees. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee personal item of "Sour Patch Candy" stored in reach in cooler, above packaged bread. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located throughout kitchen. Observed no handwashing sign provided at women's restroom used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers, stored on top shelving, across from triple sink. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located at mop sink closet area, near walk in cooler. 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. Observed Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment has a triple sink that is setup using quaternary sanitizer, advised to sanitize using triple sink until dishwasher machine is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw shell eggs on top a container of waffle batter mixture, inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice on storage rack inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located throughout kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).