Grove Soho in Tampa
Last inspected:
406 S Howard, Tampa, FL 33606Grove Soho in Tampa has been inspected 17 times since 2016, accumulating 97 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 5.7 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations included employee health policy violations, hand-washing failures, improper food contact surface maintenance, and chemical storage issues, with hand-washing violations appearing in at least two separate inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in three inspections between 2016 and 2020, all citing use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility's compliance has improved significantly in recent years—the three most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 recorded zero violations. The most recent inspection on January 2, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grove Soho in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Grove Soho in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (9)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryers
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 8 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-05: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer on counter in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-13: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-05: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer on counter in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-08: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer on counter in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-21: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-06-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-08-24: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-21: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-06-10: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-21: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-05-31: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-21: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-22: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Grove Soho in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Grove Soho in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grove Soho in Tampa last inspected?
- Grove Soho in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Grove Soho in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grove Soho in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Grove Soho in Tampa had?
- Grove Soho in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grove Soho in Tampa find?
- Grove Soho in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 2, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grove Soho in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Grove Soho in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Grove Soho in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grove Soho in Tampa has 9 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Grove Soho in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Yard of Ale (2016-2020).
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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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