Grounds & Grapes
299 - 297 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507129
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection3 high priority, 8 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-37
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Whipped feta 45°F and cream cheese 44°F
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. Whipped feta
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Cream cheese 45°F in cooler over night.
Intermediate8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Bagel with lox on menu.
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.
Fixed on the spot
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
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2°F.
Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
Due to hot water handle side is stripped.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
In employee bathroom. Cook placed sign in bathroom
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.