Grove

10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105245

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Grade A
Safety score 91 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -9
  • Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitSep 30, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      Observed White Cheddar sauce, Cream sauce, Alfredo sauce, Lemon sauce were past the 7 days. All discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed a soiled can opener and slicer blade guard. Operator cleaned both.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to the tilt skillet. Operator stocked towels.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic2

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator moved to running water.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

      Observed food molds stored next to handwashing sink next to right side of cook line. Operator moved to be sanitized.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food properly thawed1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Handwash sinks and supplies1