THE GROVES COFFEE HOUSE

Name: THE GROVES COFFEE HOUSE
Address: 12100 US HWY 1 STE I, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, 33408, US
Rating: 81.5

12100 US HWY 1 STE I, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408

License #6022711

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81.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE GROVES COFFEE HOUSE in NORTH PALM BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 12 critical, 5 major, 2 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] 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
[03A-02-5] 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;
[02D-12-1] 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
[10-17-4] In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at front counter under display case and grill Removed
[03B-01-6] 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;

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02D-12-1] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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+.
[12A-07-5] 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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach in drawer inside soufflé cup, discussed with operator who discarded cup.
[22-45-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to wash blender, discussed with operator who educated employee.
[41-10-4] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small live flying insects flying in dry storage room ,discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize.
[41-17-4] 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.

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