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GRAIN & BERRY

33840 US 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-771-7795

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217608
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 6 live on dust pan by hand wash sink in the kitchen. 4 live flies on the wall.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in front line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels near hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved paper towels to sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on front line
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing multiple rings and bracelets. Operator hand employee remove jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers on shelf in kitchen
Basic/14-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on front line has accumulation of debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at sink on front line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelf in front line has rust pitted to surface of shelves.
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled squeeze bottles of oil and sauce on front line.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 6 live on dust pan by hand wash sink in the kitchen. 4 live flies on the wall.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bagged cheddar and feta cheese opened 2 days ago with no date marking. Operator added dat mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/ Amanda Catlin 6/16/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked handwashing sink in. The kitchen. Broom and dust pan blocking sink. Manager relocated.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager relocated back to sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/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. For new employee Niveah. Manager states that they have a training online that covers employee health reporting but was unable to show at time of inspection. Provided operator with form HR 5030-103. Employee read and signed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes of bananas blocking access to hand sink in back area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetable based chicken 130F hot hold, operator to reheat to a minimum of 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table, staff removed spray bottle from prep table
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-25-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant based sausage 126F hot hold At 10:30am second temp 10:43am 46F reheat. Plant based chicken 114F at 10:30, second temperature at 10:43 1:64F reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 spray bottles of chemical hanging on strap facing food stored on wire rack.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in rear of establishment not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout establishment have deep grooves making them no longer cleanable
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep table next to clean equipment. Employees removed beverages
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 employee cell phones stored on prep table, employees removed cell phones. Employee hat stored on upper shelf of prep table. Employee removed hat.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp wiping on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.