Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach
Last inspected:
1309 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since March 2022, slightly above the Florida statewide average. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Hand washing and employee health reporting violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, with hand washing cited in at least 8 of the 24 inspections and employee health violations appearing in at least 6 inspections. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and approved food sources have also been documented. In June 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that cited improper hand washing, cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory violations. A fire safety violation was documented in October 2021 when an exit path was blocked by items near the restrooms; those items were moved. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 found 6 violations including recurring hand washing and employee health reporting violations, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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 Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach last inspected?
- Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach had?
- Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach find?
- Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Grove Surf Cafe in Indian Rocks Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Salt Public House (2021).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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