THE GROVE

Name: THE GROVE
Address: 2525 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, ORANGE PARK, FL, 32073, US
Rating: 84.9

2525 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, ORANGE PARK, FL 32073

License #2001497

84.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE GROVE in ORANGE PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 6 minor.

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Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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. See stop sale. Three packages of completely thawed raw tuna with small slit cut in packaging in walk-in cooler. Chef voluntarily discarded tuna.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked wings in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Chef moved raw beef to proper storage.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk-in cooler opened yesterday afternoon not date marked. Chef added date to open milk.
[28-12-4] Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has increased seating to 267 seats. Provisos state to provide the fully filled out change of seating form to the inspector at the time of inspection for the number of seats to be changed officially. No seating evaluation form submitted for approval.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans reflect another kitchen in new bar area. Establishment did not build new kitchen which is page 3 of revised plans on 3/3/26. Plans were verified for bar area.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 packages of completely thawed tuna and 2 packages of completely thawed salmon in walk in cooler.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory sign posted. Operator posted during inspection.
[06-09-1] 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. 4 packages of completely thawed tuna and 2 packages of completely thawed salmon in walk in cooler.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of black bean base in walk in freezer.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood trays used to hold plates are unsealed, raw wood.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open. Employee closed lid.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Three live flying insects in back storage room.
[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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm chlorine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dishroom and prep area are soiled.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two employee certificates are photocopies. Also, 15 proof of employee training are missing.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on prep table next to clean dishes. Employee moved chemical.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Panko and oil on floor in dry storage. All moved to shelving.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishmachine.

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