The Groves Coffee House
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
55
Score
The Groves Coffee House appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which The Groves Coffee House's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sh3ll eggs over cooked chicken in cooler at front counter; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken empanadas (78F - Cold Holding); butter (66F - Cold Holding)at front counter and prep area ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food not prepared or portioned today; food placed on four hour time; plan posted and time marked; to be discarded at 1 pm; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meat empanadas (98F - Hot Holding); potatoes and meat balls (92F) in display case at front counter; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; reviewed TPHC; printed form; time marked and firm posted; food to be discarded at 1 pm; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Orange juice and coconut water Operator placed warning label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-12-1
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at front counter under display case and grill Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
55
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on counter next to flat to butter (83F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from refrigerator approximately 15 minutes ago and accidentally left out, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product back inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: In kitchen on counter next to flat to butter (81F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, discussed its operator who placed butter in reach in Cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot display case on counter top chicken empanadas (94F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (96F - Hot Holding); beef stuffed potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); cheese wrapped in pastry dough (105F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago In oven and held in until until sold, discussed with operator who moved products back to oven to reheat to 165+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: In hot display case on counter top chicken empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (94F - Hot Holding); beef stuffed potatoes (97F - Hot Holding); cheese wrapped in pastry dough (96F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 3 hours discussed with operator who moved product to reheat to 165F **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying in dry storage room ,discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Approximately 1 small live flying insect on door to food preparation room, discussed with operator who killed fly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to wash blender, discussed with operator who educated employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Hand washing sink used to store bag of frozen pineapple, discussed with operator who removed pineapple from sink. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped down counters with visibly soiled cloth and without washing hands employee put on gloves to prepare coffee, discussed with operator who educated employee and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinse out blender and without sanitizing placed on blender base, discussed with operator who moved blender to be rewashed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying in dry storage room ,discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on counter next to flat to butter (83F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from refrigerator approximately 15 minutes ago and accidentally left out, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product back inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot display case on counter top chicken empanadas (94F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (96F - Hot Holding); beef stuffed potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); cheese wrapped in pastry dough (105F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago In oven and held in until until sold, discussed with operator who moved products back to oven to reheat to 165+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinet can of wd40 stored in direct contact with bottle of vinegar, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to wash blender, discussed with operator who educated employee. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Coconut water made fresh onsite not bearing minimal labeling, discussed with operator who placed labeling stickers on bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter next to hand washing sink unlabeled squeeze bottle containing bleach, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach in drawer inside soufflé cup, discussed with operator who discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
29
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); operator fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw cracked eggs over unwashed produce in big cooler at front counter Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee using dry soiled cloth to wipe prep station didn't change gloves before started to work with foods again; educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (115F - Hot Holding); beef potato balls (109F - Hot Holding)at the front counter in hot box; operator stated food placed in the box at 9:30 advised to turn temperature to high and emailed TPHC form; food out of temperature for approximately 2:30 ; operator stated she will discard after four hours; **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- chlorine in three containers sink;
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times- cutting board stored on top; removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- observed employee wiping prep station after prepping foods with same dry towel; advised to keep in sanitizer bucket Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Tongs stored between pieces of equipment-under oven at the back and under hot box at the front counter; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
41
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food - employee touched uniform then touched gloves with no hand wash. Employee was instructed to discard gloves and wash hands - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass double door reach in - milk (45F - Cold Holding) held in unit under 4 hours - operator moved to freeze for quick chill at recheck milk 35F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case - Cheese empanadas (100F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (101F - Hot Holding); stuffed potato balls (99F - Hot Holding); cream cheese pastry (103F - Hot Holding); cheese stuffed bread (109F - Hot Holding) held in unit under 2 hours - operator increased heat at recheck all products tested at 169F. table top oven - spinach and cheese empanadas (104F - Hot Holding) held in unit under 2 hours - operator increased heat at recheck temperature was 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on sugar packets at coffee station cabinet- operator moved glass cleaner to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning towel hanging from hand wash sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Reviewed and emailed copy to operator. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Portioned flan in display case not properly labeled - reviewed with operator proper labeling requirements. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
41
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line in pan next to grill; raw shell eggs (78°F - Ambient Air/Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At prep area; non-food grade grey plastic bag with green lettering at symbol printed on bag in direct contact with cooked chicken. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. At front counter grab and go cooler; green juices prepared/bottled onsite and not specifically processed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the presence of pathogens, no warning label. Operator has labels, forgot to put on bottles, placed warning labels on bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line; in-use scoops and tongs stored in standing water 75°F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front line ice machine; scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-08-5
55
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At double door stainless reach in freezer; thank you bags used in direct contact with gyro meat and pastries. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pastry display cabinet; beef/cheese/chicken empanadas (98°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated being held less than 1 hour. Moved to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter ice machine; scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Take-home beverage container not rinsed with hot water as part of the dispensing system. At front counter; customer entered establishment with empty take-home beverage container, employee refilled customer take-home beverage container without rinsing with hot water. Discussed with employee.
22-68-1
67
Sep 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Groves Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Groves Coffee House on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Groves Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Groves Coffee House.
How does The Groves Coffee House compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
The Groves Coffee House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has The Groves Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Groves Coffee House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Groves Coffee House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Groves Coffee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Groves Coffee House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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