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THE GROVE

12827 SW BROOKSIDE FALLS WAY, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34987

License #6605185

Quick take

THE GROVE in PORT ST LUCIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Official source: DBPR
Inspection coverage
50%
Imported observations
8
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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomatoes ketchup.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
  • [35A-02-7] 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Chef was able to get it outside.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By multiple boxes. Chef removed.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside bar. Manager provided.
  • [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler. Employee removed.
  • [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke bowl. Chef added asterisk.
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THE GROVE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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