Grind + Grape
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
58
Score
Grind + Grape has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.
Grind + Grape's latest score of 58 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (48F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday. Manager added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire. Employee signed form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under freezer and hand sink by back door
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
58
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new hire. Printed form and employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler handle is broken
14-11-5
74
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato sauce was thrown away **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce in glass cooler dated 4/10/25. Today is 4/25/25. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup on gasket in reach-in freezer drawer
14-69-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher reading 0ppm. Dishwasher is not in use at time of inspection. Advised operator to call eco lab. Manager states they will continue the use of 3 bay sink
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on black cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Milk cooler at bar
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small black coolers in coffee bar are soiled in sticky substance . Cooler was cleaned
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease buildup under panini press -gaskets soiled on small coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of food debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
52
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Operator moved items to separate containers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line. Operator got rid of cutting boards during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Operator put up signs **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire rack above flip top cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler, sausage 55f and shredded cheese 53f in top of make table cooler at kitchen cold holding. Moved to lower cooler to chill to 41f and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Sandwich grill. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form for new hires.
11-26-1
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dish washer.
29-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dish washer leaks water when going through cycles.
14-11-5
61
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grind + Grape last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grind + Grape on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grind + Grape?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grind + Grape.
How does Grind + Grape compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Grind + Grape most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Grind + Grape's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grind + Grape have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grind + Grape means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Grind + Grape inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grind + Grape is inspected around two times per year on average.
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