Tampa, Hillsborough County

7TH + GROVE RESTAURANT & BAR

1930 E 7 AVE, Tampa, FL 33605

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 Intermediate
May 22, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 24590967

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24590974

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment provided one food handler certification.

41-17-4

Detail 24590971

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24590969

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24590966

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, manager inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24590963

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.

12B-07-4

Detail 24590973

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 24590965

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink faucet handle missing next to soda machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 24590970

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24590964

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 24590968

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24590972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

02D-01-5

Detail 24590962

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24245466

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards upon reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24245467

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24245468

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind bar. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24245469

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under sink of dish machine.

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23699339

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg on prepped deli meat in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator relocated. Raw shrimp over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23699337

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23699341

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23699343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 23699342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23699335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23699340

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23699344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23699338

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grills. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23699336

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cooksline. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23687662

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. Chlorine 0 ppm.

08A-05-6

Detail 23687661

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg on prepped deli meat in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator relocated. Raw shrimp over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23687665

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23687663

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.

22-20-5

Detail 23687666

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 23687669

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23687660

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.

22-08-4

Detail 23687664

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23687671

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar.

29-49-6

Detail 23687670

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grills.

36-27-5

Detail 23687667

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cooksline.

02D-01-5

Detail 23687668

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk fish fry flour. Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 23141317

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23141316

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over waffles in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23141308

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23141314

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 23141313

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23141315

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23141310

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23141311

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.

36-27-5

Detail 23141312

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.

02D-01-5

Detail 23141306

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22777341

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22777339

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 120 F, operator began to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Mac and cheese 123, operator began reheating at time of callback. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22777337

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Microwave. Soda gun at bar. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22777338

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22777335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22777336

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22777340

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in cooler door handle, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Tongs on oven door handle. Time Extended

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 22770445

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22770447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 52 F, cut tomatoes 51 F, cheese 55 F, sausage 55 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Collard greens 56 F, turkey 45 F, crab mix 46 F, butter 46 F in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22770449

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 120 F, operator began to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22770452

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Microwave. Soda gun at bar. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22770448

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to soda machine, operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22770454

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22770442

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to soda machine temped 80 F, ran appropriately 2 minutes. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22770453

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket and containers across from dish machine not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22770450

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22770446

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to bread, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22770451

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22770444

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on reach in cooler door handle, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22770443

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator placed in container at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22510318

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22510317

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 22505079

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at bar.

08A-20-5

Detail 22505070

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22505078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pico 50 F, eggrolls 50 F, shredded cheese 51 F, tilapia 53 F, crab meat 56 F, operator put in walk in freezer at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 22505073

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

53B-13-5

Detail 22505080

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 22505072

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22505069

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.

16-13-5

Detail 22505077

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes then placing in sanitizer, skipping the rinse. Rinse bay not setup. Operator had employee set up all three bays in correct order at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22505071

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 22505074

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of flour in floor in kitchen. Employee relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22505076

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 22505068

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.

36-27-5

Detail 22505075

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front cooks line.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22064553

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 22064552

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment of shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22064551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22064554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen next to hot boxes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22059913

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: mac and cheese 55 F, Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22059912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: half and half 46 F, gumbo 45 F, lamb raw 46 F, raw chicken 45 operator put items in freezer at time of inspection. mac and cheese 55 F, Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22059916

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22059920

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment of shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22059917

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine in kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22059915

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda on floor in kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22059914

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen next to hot boxes. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22059918

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on dish drying rack. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22059919

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22059921

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Warning

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21837430

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 21837431

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled at time of inspection. AT handwash sink in prep area. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21837428

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21837429

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid.

22-20-5

Detail 21837432

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21074386

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed guacamole defrosting in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21074389

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf

08B-47-4

Detail 21074387

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lemons on floor in walk-in Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21074388

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 20599469

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and then handling clean equipment. Discussed proper handwashing.

09-01-4

Detail 20599472

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling Cuban bread with bare hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 20599470

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over half and half in walk in cooler. Items relocated to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20599468

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. End of cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 20599473

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20599471

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Relocated. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20512440

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Business added service bar next to cooks line close to entrance. Emailed blank plan review documentation to operator. Must be complied by August 17th, 2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Spoke with plan review. No plan review was submitted. Admin Complaint

14-67-4

Detail 20512439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair reach in cooler on cooks line next to handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended