THE GROVE

Name: THE GROVE
Address: 187 NE 2 AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33444, US
Rating: 64.4

187 NE 2 AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444

License #6020873

64.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 9, 2026 · 7 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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THE GROVE in DELRAY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 18 critical, 15 major, 3 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 9, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...employee properly stored.
[22-41-4] 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.... chlorine 00 ppm . Employee fixed it at 50 ppm at end time of inspection.
[12A-11-4] Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area...employee came from bathroom and the handled cilantro. Employee washed hands after discussion.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef directly top of shorts ribs in reach in cooler . Employee removed raw beef directly top.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory...Beef Carpaccio.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....todays date marked on bread putting , egg custerd in reach in cooler . food was cooked yesterday, employee properly date marked .
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233...Jeremy Williams safe staff expired 8/13/24

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...artichoke, cheese mixed with raw fish , raw beef contacted each other at reach in drawer. Employee properly stored.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...multiple food with wrong date marked. Employee date marked properly.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese mix 49F, cooked vegetables pure 48F, butter 55F, roasted garlic in mayonnaise 49F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped today , food being held more than 4 hours .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese mix 49F, cooked vegetables pure 48F, butter 55F, roasted garlic in mayonnaise 49F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Advise manager to discarded food.
[03G-43-2] Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...vacuum packed vegetables pure
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ice dumped in handwashing sink .
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment / wiping cloths...quaternary ammonium
[03G-06-5] Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information...cooked vegetables pure in vacuum package no date and time marked on the package , per manager food using within 48 hours . Food discarded due to temperature abuse.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.