Key West, Monroe County

THE GROVE KITCHEN & BAR

2801 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 7, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

06-09-1

Detail 24496383

Basic - 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. Observed 10 fish fillets thawing inside ROP bag, inside cooler at kitchen, fish temperature 33F. Operator removed fish from vacuum pack bag, for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24496384

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen tongs soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 24496382

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24496385

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23897835

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (49F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator closed wall in cooler door to cool down temperature. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: At callback inspection temperatures , cut watermelon 53F, beef 52F, poultry 56F, Fish 56F, Poked chicken wings 57F, raw bacon 56F, shredded cheese 59F, shell eggs 60F, Ham55F, pork 57F . *Admin Complaint All in the walk-in cooler Butter 57F, Guacamole 55F, Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 23897836

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is serving raw snapper ceviche and raw ahi tun poke not identified as a raw dish on menu. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: As per FNB manager, the menu has been ordered with Asterix on all raw or undercooked items Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23897834

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken wings not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: A call back inspection to cook chicken wings in the walk-in cooler or not date labeled Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 23897837

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine interior. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine interior. Time Extended

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

22-35-5

Detail 23892987

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

01D-01-5

Detail 23892981

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishments is serving raw snapper ceviche.

03A-02-5

Detail 23892988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (49F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator closed wall in cooler door to cool down temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23892979

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.

02B-01-5

Detail 23892982

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is serving raw snapper ceviche and raw ahi tun poke not identified as a raw dish on menu.

31B-02-4

Detail 23892983

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23892991

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken wings not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours.

06-09-1

Detail 23892980

Basic - 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. Observed raw tuna still on ROP packages on drawer at cook line, operator cut packages during inspection.

13-03-4

Detail 23892986

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at cook line not wearing a hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 23892992

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine interior.

36-01-4

Detail 23892993

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 23892985

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23892984

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cooked chicken wings container stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23892978

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on drawers reach in cooler at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 23892990

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled drawers interior at cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 23892989

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 23479401

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line

22-08-4

Detail 23479400

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

23-03-4

Detail 23479403

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

22-16-4

Detail 23479402

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

29-49-6

Detail 23479399

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

02C-02-5

Detail 22824276

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimps and fish ceviche held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-07-4

Detail 22824275

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

23-24-4

Detail 22824271

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door soiled.

13-03-4

Detail 22824273

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 22824272

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.

08B-47-4

Detail 22824270

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with shell eggs on the floor inside walk in cooler.

36-68-5

Detail 22824274

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. H old system soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 22824268

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22824269

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22318617

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauce bottles in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 22318615

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler across from grill, ambient temperature 41F. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22318612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: conch (46F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated door had been propped open for a delivery. Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 8:00 am. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22318620

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill stained. Soda gun in bar area. Ice plate inside of ice machines. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22318619

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.

08B-38-4

Detail 22318613

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chicken wings in walk-in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22318618

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from ice machines.

23-03-4

Detail 22318614

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.

08B-12-5

Detail 22318616

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of potatoes stored on shelf in walk-in cooler next to door.

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 21968510

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken wings (47-49F - Cooling) Cooked chicken wings cooked last night at 10:30p did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 21968519

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked chicken wings (47-49F - Cooling) Cooked chicken wings cooked last night at 10:30p did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 21968509

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed near back door of kitchen.

29-37-4

Detail 21968515

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink near kitchen hangs lower than flood rim of sink. Operator did a temporary fix with a tie until it can be repaired.Repeat Violation Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21968514

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector plate in large ice machine outside kitchen soiled. Also, holster for soda gun at bar area on left soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryer soiled/ stained Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21968511

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink between ice machines in outside room outside kitchen used to store misc supplies. Operator removed the misc supplies(scoop, pan, etc)

31B-02-4

Detail 21968520

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at kitchen entry next to reach in freezer. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21968517

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 21968512

Intermediate - 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 on breakfast menu. Operator showed lunch menu that has the consumer advisory and stated menus are being redone. Emailed advisory to operator and operator posted consumer advisory in dining area. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21968518

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks outside back kitchen door not adequately secured

14-11-5

Detail 21968513

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer below grill torn

23-03-4

Detail 21968516

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler doors across from fryers soiled. Also, reach in freezer near kitchen entry door soiled Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

01D-01-5

Detail 21739798

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. None provided regarding "grouper" served raw, in the preparation of the ceviche, offered on the menu.

29-37-4

Detail 21739799

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at three compartment sink. Manager hung spray hose above rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21739801

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white plastic barrier inside ice bin located on the right side, near pool kitchen area.

16-62-1

Detail 21739795

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. None provided at the time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 21739796

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispenser located behind bar counter. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21739791

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None provided at the time of inspection. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to management.

31B-03-4

Detail 21739793

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty soap dispenser located behind bar counter.

14-09-4

Detail 21739797

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep cooler across from cookline.

36-11-4

Detail 21739790

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located at kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21739789

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21739800

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.

14-20-4

Detail 21739794

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover located on shelving were food employees grab plated food items for customer service, at kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 21739792

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not placed in sanitizer buckets, stored on top of reach in cooler at kitchen cookline.

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-22-4

Detail 21046734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21046732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21046733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21046730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21046731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 21043010

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked yellow rice (52F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (49-48F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared yesterday. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21043006

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 flies underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 flies flying in kitchen not touching food.

41-10-4

Detail 21043012

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of WD-40 stored on top of bar counter next to tray. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 21043004

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in the 3 compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21043002

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed make table cutting board soiled located in kitchen area.

31A-09-4

Detail 21043003

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go containers stored in front of hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21042997

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21043005

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area.

23-24-4

Detail 21043008

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Make table cooler handles soiled located in the kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 21042999

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bad stored on top counter next to the coffee machine. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 21043013

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand washing sink in the kit area with missing faucet.

36-22-4

Detail 21043001

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 21043011

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 21043007

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on floor. Observed raw beef and milk stored inside walk in cooler floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 21043014

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by the bar entrance. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21042996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21043009

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21043000

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 21042998

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 20414390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (84°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20414391

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple empty boxes located in front of hand washing sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 20414394

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offer ceviche. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20414389

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20414382

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand washing sink located at the main kitchen and bar station, paper was placed on hand washing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20414393

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 20414383

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink and kitchen equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 20414385

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lemon on the floor also metal container with cooked chicken, on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20414388

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the hand washing sink located at the bar first entrance. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20414392

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink located at the main kitchen, operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20414387

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 20414384

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20414386

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Granola container, located at the cook line.