Grove House in Howey In The Hills
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10400 Cr 48, Howey In The Hills, FL 34737Grove House in Howey in the Hills averaged 6.2 violations per inspection across 20 inspections since 2016, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, and employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 5 inspections, representing a sustained management pattern. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 found 24 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health policy and consumer advisory issues, and was completed with no further action required. A May 2023 licensing inspection issued a warning after identifying four high-priority violations including management awareness and proper cooking temperature failures, though the facility complied on callback the same month. Fire safety violations were noted in December 2024 for an electrical outlet in disrepair near hot boxes and in May 2016 for a missing boiler inspection report.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grove House in Howey In The Hills: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Grove House in Howey In The Hills: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Grove House in Howey In The Hills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Grove House in Howey In The Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grove House in Howey In The Hills last inspected?
- Grove House in Howey In The Hills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Grove House in Howey In The Hills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grove House in Howey In The Hills are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Grove House in Howey In The Hills had?
- Grove House in Howey In The Hills has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grove House in Howey In The Hills find?
- Grove House in Howey In The Hills was most recently inspected on November 7, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grove House in Howey In The Hills ever been shut down?
- No, Grove House in Howey In The Hills 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Grove House in Howey In The Hills had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grove House in Howey In The Hills has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Grove House in Howey In The Hills operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Nickers (2016-2024).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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