Grove in Delray Beach

Last inspected:

187 Ne 2 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Overview

Grove in Delray Beach has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 72 violations—an average of 3.0 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility exhibits a severe and recurring pattern of high-priority violations centered on employee health and hand hygiene. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 8 inspections; proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 7 inspections. These are among the most serious food safety categories, directly tied to foodborne illness transmission. Management awareness and employee health policy violations—systemic management failures—have been cited repeatedly across the record.

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 documented 9 violations, including 6 high-priority violations: 3 employee health reporting violations and 3 proper hand/arm washing violations. On May 2, 2025, an inspection found 8 violations (6 high-priority) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition; the following day on May 3, a high-priority consumer advisory violation triggered an administrative complaint recommendation. An October 25, 2024 inspection cited 7 violations (4 high-priority) and also resulted in a Warning Issued. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but the chronic recurrence of the same critical violations across multiple years suggests persistent operational deficiencies in employee health oversight and food handling practices. The October 9, 2025 inspection was completed with no further action, though the violation count and severity pattern warrant continued scrutiny.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
79Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Grove in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.2 violations / inspection 3.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Grove in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Grove in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grove in Delray Beach last inspected?
Grove in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Grove in Delray Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Grove in Delray Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Grove in Delray Beach had?
Grove in Delray Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Grove in Delray Beach find?
Grove in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Grove in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
No, Grove in Delray Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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