GRAIN AND BERRY CAFE

Health inspection records show GRAIN AND BERRY CAFE in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1155 S DALE MABRY HWY STE 15

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10927042

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans on storage shelf not inverted. Operator inverted pans at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in shelf in front line. Operator removed cloth and discarded at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897446

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jagernauth. Ayala Mintey - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Marchean has no food handlers certificate hired in 2023. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894827

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small reach in freezer on front line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of gaskets inside reach in cooler across from hand washing sink is soiled on front line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe missing underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment chlorine sanitizer tested 0ppm.
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check 3 compartment sink.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 53B-01-5: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. Jagernauth. Ayala Mintey
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara cooked and held longer then 24 has days with no dates inside reach in cooler on front line.
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer not dispensing properly. Sanitizer dispenser tested ppm of chlorine. Employee added chlorine to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832587

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area with a bucket underneath preparation sink catching discarded food and water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740488

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between pans inside reach in cooler on front line. Manager removed knife and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area with a bucket underneath preparation sink catching discarded food and water.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
  • 53B-01-5: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. 2 employees don't have food handlers certification. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362001

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen area.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**