GRAIN AND BERRY
701 N FEDERAL HWY RETAIL BAY 1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-335-0619
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026035482 | Mar 16, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on the mop sink with no vacuum breaker attached.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employees food handlers training not completed and the employee has worked for more than 60 days.
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch their shoe and cash from a customer. They then put on gloves and began making a smoothie for a customers order without washing their hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plant based chicken (115-125F - Hot Holding); plant based sausage (105-118F - Hot Holding) in the steam table at the front counter. As per operator, items were placed in the steam table approximately 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plant based chicken (115-125F - Hot Holding); plant based sausage (105-118F - Hot Holding) in the steam table at the front counter. As per operator, items were placed in the steam table approximately 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on the mop sink with no vacuum breaker attached.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk without a date mark. As per operator, milk was opened more than 24 hours ago. Operator properly date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse a blender in the handwashing sink. Advised operator to only use handwashing sink for handwashing.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employees food handlers training not completed and the employee has worked for more than 60 days.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Back storage reach in - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored items properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee opened case of to-go bags in dry storage - then went to front counter, put on gloves and began preparing an order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Front counter - vegan chicken (100-103F - Reheating) reheating almost 2 hours at 9:15am, at 9:30am 100-103F. At this rate proper reheating will not occur. Operator moved to microwave to reheat.
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 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Ceiling tile missing - by water heater.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under left side hand sink in back prep room.
Raw fruits not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed kiwi. Reviewed proper washing procedures and employee washed fruit.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing. By water heater.
Single-service articles improperly stored - on floor at entrance to kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe under prep area hand sink.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 400ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple sink. Reviewed proper procedure with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked by bread slicer. Operator removed.
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 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Ceiling tile missing. By water heater in back prep room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All front counter reach in units.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle cellphone, put on one glove with no handwashing, then handle ready to eat bananas with gloved hand. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt at 44-45F Cold Holding at Make Table #2 at front counter. As per operator, item was stored in reach-in cooler approximately 24 prior and placed in Make Table at opening 2 hr prior to inspection. Operator changed out container and placed in reach-in cooler to chill. Temperature retake; 41F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
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 printed Employee Agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned salsa and sour cream at front counter reach-in cooler not date marked. As per operator, prepped and portioned over 24 hrs. prior to inspection. Operator labeled with date.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed both unisex bathroom door left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both unisex bathrooms not self closing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in either unisex bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on box of opened disposable gloves at front counter. Employee removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve lids not inverted at front prep area. Operator turned lids over.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single serve utensils obtained from original packaging without handles presented first.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One unisex restroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One unisex restroom and west front counter hand sink. Operator posted.
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