GRAIN AND BERRY CAFE
2164 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-475-8186
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant based chicken 91 F at steam table. Manager reheated to 169 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to bottles of sparkling mineral water on shelf in back kitchen area. Person in charge relocated spray bottle
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back food prep/ dishwashing area. Person in charge placed paper towels in dispenser.
Probe thermometer missing battery and not available for use to measure temperature of food products.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Bowl, cutting board and knife next to hand wash sink in front line area. Person in charge relocated items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored next to coconut individuals on shelf in back kitchen area. Employee relocated purse.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the front counter area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. to-go lids not inverted on the shelf in the back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted lids
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - plant based chicken 94 F in steam table heated in oven. Employee reheated food to 165 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sinks. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on shelf next to bottles of water and food storage bags. Manager relocated item
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in front counter area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in back kitchen area. Manager rearranged items
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in triple door coolers in back kitchen
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restrooms do not have self closing door mechanism
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in the back of the kitchen and front counter area are Groved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in hand wash sink in front of reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee was provided with a hand wash sign.
Open dumpster lid.Employee closed the lid of the dumpster.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No proof provided for some employees 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.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sunglasses on top of bottles of water on storage shelf in back kitchen - manager relocated items
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area
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.