Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach
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12100 Us Hwy 1 Ste I, North Palm Beach, FL 33408Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach has a severe and escalating employee health and food handling compliance problem. Across 11 inspections dating back to 2023, the facility recorded 51 violations at an average of 4.6 per inspection — in line with the statewide average, but the violation character is markedly worse. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of 11 inspections; employee health reporting violations appeared in 9 of 11 inspections. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 found 12 violations including 3 high-priority employee health findings and improper hand washing, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on October 13, 2025 documented 21 violations across 6 high-priority categories including shell stock handling failures and consumer advisory requirements. Two disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines were issued. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but the pattern of repeated employee health reporting and policy failures across consecutive inspections signals systematic management deficiency in the areas most directly linked to foodborne illness transmission.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089090 | $200.00 | Oct 13, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023066633 | $320.00 | Nov 8, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach last inspected?
- Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach had?
- Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach find?
- Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Groves Coffee House in North Palm 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 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 Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach been fined?
- Groves Coffee House in North Palm Beach has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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