THE GROVES COFFEE HOUSE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sh3ll eggs over cooked chicken in cooler at front counter; stored properly Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken empanadas (78F - Cold Holding); butter (66F - Cold Holding)at front counter and prep area ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food not prepared or portioned today; food placed on four hour time; plan posted and time marked; to be discarded at 1 pm; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meat empanadas (98F - Hot Holding); potatoes and meat balls (92F) in display case at front counter; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; reviewed TPHC; printed form; time marked and firm posted; food to be discarded at 1 pm; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Orange juice and coconut water Operator placed warning label Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at front counter under display case and grill Removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying in dry storage room ,discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Approximately 1 small live flying insect on door to food preparation room, discussed with operator who killed fly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on counter next to flat to butter (83F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from refrigerator approximately 15 minutes ago and accidentally left out, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product back inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: In kitchen on counter next to flat to butter (81F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, discussed its operator who placed butter in reach in Cooler. Admin Complaint

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. In hot display case on counter top chicken empanadas (94F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (96F - Hot Holding); beef stuffed potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); cheese wrapped in pastry dough (105F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago In oven and held in until until sold, discussed with operator who moved products back to oven to reheat to 165+. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: In hot display case on counter top chicken empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (94F - Hot Holding); beef stuffed potatoes (97F - Hot Holding); cheese wrapped in pastry dough (96F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 3 hours discussed with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to wash blender, discussed with operator who educated employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Hand washing sink used to store bag of frozen pineapple, discussed with operator who removed pineapple from sink. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); operator fixed to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw cracked eggs over unwashed produce in big cooler at front counter Stored properly Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee using dry soiled cloth to wipe prep station didn't change gloves before started to work with foods again; educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (115F - Hot Holding); beef potato balls (109F - Hot Holding)at the front counter in hot box; operator stated food placed in the box at 9:30 advised to turn temperature to high and emailed TPHC form; food out of temperature for approximately 2:30 ; operator stated she will discard after four hours; Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- chlorine in three containers sink;

Intermediate - Handwash sink by three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times- cutting board stored on top; removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- observed employee wiping prep station after prepping foods with same dry towel; advised to keep in sanitizer bucket Discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Tongs stored between pieces of equipment-under oven at the back and under hot box at the front counter; stored properly Corrected On-Site

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small household fryer at the back prep room by three compartment sink Educated

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Printed to go bag used to store fresh cut celery. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station - butter (57F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature not portioned or prepared today held under 2 hours - operator moved to reach in cooler. Reviewed time procedures and emailed copy to operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At prep area; non-food grade grey plastic bag with green lettering at symbol printed on bag in direct contact with cooked chicken. Operator removed from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line in pan next to grill; raw shell eggs (78°F - Ambient Air/Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. At front counter grab and go cooler; green juices prepared/bottled onsite and not specifically processed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the presence of pathogens, no warning label. Operator has labels, forgot to put on bottles, placed warning labels on bottles. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front line ice machine; scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line; in-use scoops and tongs stored in standing water 75°F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At double door stainless reach in freezer; thank you bags used in direct contact with gyro meat and pastries. Operator removed from bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pastry display cabinet; beef/cheese/chicken empanadas (98°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated being held less than 1 hour. Moved to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter ice machine; scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Take-home beverage container not rinsed with hot water as part of the dispensing system. At front counter; customer entered establishment with empty take-home beverage container, employee refilled customer take-home beverage container without rinsing with hot water. Discussed with employee.