Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West
2801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Grove Kitchen & Bar has accumulated 188 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but its enforcement history reflects persistent systemic compliance problems. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 separate inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 7 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 8 inspections. Management awareness failures were documented in multiple inspections, suggesting ongoing deficiencies in oversight and corrective action. The establishment received one formal disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. Back-to-back inspections on July 22 and 23, 2025 identified critical failures: the July 22 routine inspection cited 36 violations including high-priority management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage issues, resulting in a warning. The July 23 inspection conducted the following day documented continued violations in employee health policy and food contact surfaces, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation—the highest enforcement disposition short of closure. The most recent inspection outcome on July 23, 2025 was Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 23, 2025
Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019058046 | $160.00 | Oct 24, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West last inspected?
- Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West had?
- Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West find?
- Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West was most recently inspected on July 23, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West been fined?
- Grove Kitchen & Bar in Key West has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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