Groovy's Pizza & Bar
938 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331213
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw beef patties over fish filets in the reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance. The cook moved the beef to the bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee coughed, into his hand then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed at the end of the bar.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.