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GRAIN AND BERRY

8638 HUNTERS VILLAGE RD, Tampa FL 33647 · 7276391191

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918552
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
DEC 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flies at the mop sink area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square white cutting board next to oven has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed ordering a new one with manager.
Basic/14-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo forks not stored inverted. Manager inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plant based chicken (103F - Hot Holding at 10:45, retemp 158F at 10:52); plant based sausage (79F - Hot Holding at 10:45,retemp 157F at 10:52) manager put items in green counter oven to cook them back to 165F and then placed them back in warmer.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of tide pods stored next to single serves packets of sugar. Manager moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer at 400PPM. Manager diluted sanitizer to 200PPM
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on long white cutting board attached to reach in cooler by green oven. Observed food debris on square white cutting board on table next to green oven. Manager cleaned and sanitized cutting boards of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor of walk in freezer has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Operator needs to go through plan review for removal of vegetable prep sink
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly by front counter. Manager attempted to eradicate. Discussed pest control with manager
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Vegetable wash sink removed in back prep kitchen. Larger prep table added in spot where sink was removed. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flies at the mop sink area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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. Manager printed the poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning

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.