GROUNDS & GRAPES
299 - 297 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
License #1507129
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Mixed Health Record
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GROUNDS & GRAPES in COCOA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 1 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 18, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 8 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Whipped feta
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped feta 45F and cream cheese 44F
- [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bagel with lox on menu.
- [02C-02-5] 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
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 45F in cooler over night.
- [05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
- [27-05-5] Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Due to hot water handle side is stripped.
- [53B-01-5] 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.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom. Cook placed sign in bathroom
- [02B-02-5] 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.
- [35A-01-5] 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.
- [51-16-7] 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
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