Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GROUNDS & GRAPES

299 – 297 W COCOA BEACH CSWY · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720677
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759170
DBPR license1507129

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Whipped feta

Stop Sale
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped feta 45F and cream cheese 44F

Stop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 45F in cooler over night.

Intermediate 8

#5Intermediate27-05-5

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Due to hot water handle side is stripped.

#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bagel with lox on menu. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher not on plans from previous ownership **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate35A-01-5

Intermediate – Non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises on the couch in dining area. Person in charge states it is a service animal. Provided her educational information. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

#11Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Bagel with lox provided consumer advisory, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Feta cheese dated 9-10-26

Basic 1

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom. Cook placed sign in bathroom **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.