Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE GROVE

2201 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3732527
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771020
DBPR license2332244

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pickled ginger at walk in cooler. Chef rearranged products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee beverage stored inside drink ice at outside bar.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (78F – Cold Holding) at room temperature on top of reach in cooler at cook line. As per chef, for 1 hour. Chef placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside of container of flour. Chef removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at preparation areas, dish are and banquet kitchen.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag on onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed chill sticks stored on floor at walk in freezer. Employee removed product from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not inverted at outside bar.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at banquet kitchen heavily soiled.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machines and at banquet kitchen.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raspberries not covered at reach in cooler.

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valve is closed at hand sink and 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.