The Grove Kitchen & Bar
2801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428369
What drove the grade
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed can of raid near back storage area. Operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near cook line.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Observed shelf used to store sauces and condiments with torn tin foil.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed floor near cook line with standing water.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.