SACRED GROUNDS
2001 N US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34946 · 7702310754
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.operator has been in contact with septic company, still in the works.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working. Operator has part and is working on repairing.
Soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table on cook line. Operator removed soiled towels.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust build up over grills in kitchen
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Operator searched for approval and made phone calls. Per Senior, Operator can comply back via phone within 7 days.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ T.W 7/20.
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Operator searched for approval and made phone calls. Per Senior, Operator can comply back via phone within 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Potatoes. Employee time marked on dry erase board.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Au jus 111-112F. Advised to reheat to 165F. Recheck at 165F.
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 at front counter. Owner date marked.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ T.W 7/20.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 near bulk ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Operator searched for approval and made phone calls. Per Senior, Operator can comply back via phone within 7 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Potatoes. Employee time marked on dry erase board.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Au jus 111-112F. Advised to reheat to 165F. Recheck at 165F.
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 at front counter. Owner date marked.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ T.W 7/20.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 near bulk ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw scrambled eggs 62f placed out 30 mins prior was supposed to be on an ice bath. Operator disposed of it.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink and faucet next to the mop sink. Educated manager, states will purchase them.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket was 2000ppm plus. Operator refreshed the bucket. 2nd test 100ppm.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Dish soap. Manager labeled it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grits in reach in cooler prepared the day before. Manager label the container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in dish room where pots are hanging.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Monster drinks in triple door cooler in dish area Manager labeled a bin for employee only items.
Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at triple sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the drink.
Stored food not covered. Coffee filters. Manager inverted them.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook from preparation, dry hand with towel then put on gloves. Not wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda and coffee drink in dish station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with multiple bracelets.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers and bacon over rte sauces and smoked ham
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Buffalo chicken dip and artichoke dip marked 1-9-24
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dated past 7 days. Manager disposed of products
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76f manager placed on time and added it to the board.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control,. Determined placed out less than 2 hours
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara (45F - Cold Holding); au jus (45F - Cold Holding)
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of artichoke hearts
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mahi-mahi
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder marked 7/26 and today is 8/3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Clam chowder marked 7/26 and today is 8/3
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara (45F - Cold Holding); au jus (45F - Cold Holding) cooling overnight
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty. 2. Slicer guard dirty
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for alcohol, Purcell surface sanitizer
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket in prep room found at 200+++ advised to remake bucket, now at 100ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge with salt not labeled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.