Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

SACRED GROUNDS

2001 N US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34946

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

28-08-4

Detail 24435668

High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.operator has been in contact with septic company, still in the works. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24435667

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working. Operator has part and is working on repairing. Corrective Action Taken

21-10-4

Detail 24435666

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table on cook line. Operator removed soiled towels. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24435669

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust build up over grills in kitchen

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

28-08-4

Detail 24095351

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Operator requested extension. 30 day extension approved. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Per operator still in process of obtaining site order and waiting to receive from All County Septic. Per Supervisor on duty, next unannounced inspection. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 24095350

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

28-08-4

Detail 24011011

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Operator requested extension. 30 day extension approved. Time Extended

03F-02-5

Detail 24011007

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 24011009

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

02C-03-5

Detail 24011004

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 at front counter. Owner date marked. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 24011010

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24011008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 near bulk ice machine. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24011005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24011006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

28-08-4

Detail 23993429

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23993430

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23993425

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23993427

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 at front counter. Owner date marked. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23993431

Intermediate - 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.

51-11-4

Detail 23993426

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 near bulk ice machine. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23993428

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

33-16-4

Detail 23993424

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

28-08-4

Detail 23563727

High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.

03A-02-5

Detail 23563724

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23563729

High Priority - 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.

41-15-5

Detail 23563728

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

31A-10-4

Detail 23563730

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

41-21-4

Detail 23563732

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Dish soap. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23563726

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23563725

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23563722

Basic - 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.

08B-49-4

Detail 23563721

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 23563723

Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at triple sink.

12B-13-4

Detail 23563733

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23563731

Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffee filters. Manager inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 23070681

High Priority - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 23070678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23070679

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda and coffee drink in dish station.

13-07-4

Detail 23070680

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with multiple bracelets.

Jan 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22587087

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers and bacon over rte sauces and smoked ham Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22587088

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22587083

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dated past 7 days. Manager disposed of products Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22587085

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22587084

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22587089

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22587086

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 22302876

High Priority - 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) Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 22302885

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of artichoke hearts Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22302875

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mahi-mahi Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22302883

High Priority - 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 Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22302881

High Priority - 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 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22302882

High Priority - 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 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22302890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty. 2. Slicer guard dirty Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22302884

Intermediate - 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 Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22302878

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

51-11-4

Detail 22302888

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22302877

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22302889

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22302887

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22302879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22302886

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket in prep room found at 200+++ advised to remake bucket, now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22302880

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge with salt not labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21932483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer insulation in lid in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21926060

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 "0". Ran 3 times, no prime switch. Operator replaced hose, retested,now at 50 ppm

03A-02-5

Detail 21926062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hash (68F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (74F - Cold Holding); American cheese (71F - Cold Holding) Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21926059

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using butter pats on time. Emailed time plan Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21926064

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid, windex Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21926063

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21926061

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk sugar Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21926058

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21926065

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer insulation in lid in disrepair

10-20-4

Detail 21926056

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21926057

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over lettuce "Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-55-4

Detail 21544490

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. Machine is getting serviced make sure it is working properly before use.