Grove Liquors in Miami

Last inspected:

2991 McDonald St, Miami, FL 33133
Overview

Grove Liquors in Miami had one inspection on record prior to January 2026. A focused inspection on January 29, 2026 confirmed no hemp products were present at the facility, following up on a prior request regarding hemp extract product compliance under Florida Administrative Code 5K-4.034 and Florida Statute 581.217. An earlier inspection on October 10, 2025 documented the establishment operating without a valid food permit and cited a repeat violation for lack of written procedures for employees responding to vomitus or diarrheal events. Guidance documents were provided to the facility via email to address permitting requirements and employee health procedures.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Grove Liquors in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment to follow up on Request #5149490. Hemp extract products for human consumption must meet requirements as per 5K-4.034, F.A.C. and s. 581.217, F.S. which have been provided via email. No hemp products present at the time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Visited the establishment to follow up on Request #5138935. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided via e-mail. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided via e-mail.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom- No covered trash can available in the employee unisex restroom.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom- The employee unisex restroom door are not self-closing.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Food Establishment was operating without a valid 2025 food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The food establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the business center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o Print Date: 10/10/2025 Page 1 of 2

Grove Liquors in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grove Liquors in Miami last inspected?
Grove Liquors in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 29, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Grove Liquors in Miami had?
Grove Liquors in Miami has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Grove Liquors in Miami find?
Grove Liquors in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 29, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Grove Liquors in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Grove Liquors in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Grove Liquors in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Grove Liquors in Miami are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.

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