GRAIN & BERRY
2446 4 STREET N UNIT 6, Saint Petersburg FL 33704 · 727-289-7870
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JAN 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2024. Establishment is open and operating, selling food to the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022036453 | May 10, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public. License expired 2-1-2026. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk stored in the furthest East reach-in cooler missing date marking. Employee indicated item was opened more than two days prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter observed with chocolate sauce from a serving spoon.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees observed with expired training from FRLA: Justin W (4-27-25) Ethan Q (4-27-25)
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of residue on equipment door handles on reach-in coolers at the front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located underneath reach-in coolers at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets with build up of debris on cold holding units behind the front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can on Red Bull stored in double door reach-in cooler in rear prep area across from three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler located directly behind front register with a build up of food debris
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside left top section of reach-in cooler at 10:51 AM: fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items into reach-in freezer. Rechecked temperature at 11:15 AM. fresh mozzarella (41F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (42F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (41F - Cold Holding)
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris on door handles on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer across from front counter. Inspector notified and showed operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two green cutting boards in rear prep area with deep grooves and black lines. Inspector notified operator and discussed methods to restore the surface to a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer across from front counter. Inspector notified and showed operator.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of table mounted oven with build up of debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided a choking poster via email. Operator printed and posted during visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach-in freezer across from front counter. Inspector notified and showed operator.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from outside don gloves and begin preparing food without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2024. Establishment is open and operating, selling food to the public.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula with chocolate stored inside bowl of hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed spatula and cleaned inside bowl of hand wash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2022 is displayed.
Old labels stuck to plastic food containers on shelf in warewashing area after cleaning.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not chlorine test kit
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Wasp spray on premises. Operator removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.