GRAPE APE
7400 SW 57 CT GROUND FLOOR, South Miami FL 33143 · 305.776.4834
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/25. Operator paid for license during inspection, observed license updated on inspector IPad..
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/25. Operator paid for license during inspection, observed license updated on inspector IPad..
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at bar area coolers. Operator had employees clean during inspection.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to bar area; unsecured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and bathroom; dust accumulation.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked beef under raw tuna and calamari. Operator changed order during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tataki and ceviche not identified on menu. Inspector provided consumer advisory and gave example for menu.. Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to bar area; unsecured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and bathroom; dust accumulation.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter where hand sink and cutting board is. Operator removed during inspection and placed to lower shelf.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen in disrepair. Operator ordered new gaskets and in Process of changing.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tuna stored next to cilantro at drawer in reach in cooler. Operator relocated the tuna.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over raw fish and raw chicken over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by crate in dish area. Observed hand wash sink blocked by container of water at sink located near walk in cooler. Operator removed container of water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area and preparation area without paper towels. Manager provided paper towels for both sinks.
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 the two employees present at kitchen with no food training certificate, both hired more than 3 months.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup without handle used as scoop inside chocolate shavings and corn flakes. Manager removed the cups.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed snapper and mahi bearing the label inside the ROP at reach in cooler in preparation area. Operator opened the individual packages.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the chef without hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in outside storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven door at grill. Operator removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under the shelf on top of reach in cooler soiled. And observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. And observed chest reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed one clean food container with old label. Manager removed the label.
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored outside. Observed a white chest reach in freezer with French fried stored in a room that is not completely closed.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cook corn. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef. Operator relocated the products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mozzarella shredded cheese (53 F - Cold Holding) and cooked onions (55 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for more than four hours. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella shredded cheese (53 F - Cold Holding) and cooked onions (55 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for more than four hours. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (118 F - Hot Holding) and garlic in oil (118 F - Hot Holding) next to grill. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved the products to the grill to be reheating.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can at the end of the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area.
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.
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.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the employee training by Home of Training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed dishes stored in a room that is not fully enclosed.
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 iPhone, keys and personal glasses stored on preparation table next to tomatoes soup. Operator removed the personal items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a flour cup and condiments containers stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the products.
Food stored outside. Observed a white chest reach in freezer with French fried stored in a room that is not completely closed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives between the cutting board and preparation table. And spatulas stored between grills. Operator moved the knives and spatulas to the ware washing area to be cleaned.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs stored on oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed three towels under three cutting boards. Operator removed the towels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Observed single service articles not stored inverted at preparation area.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service articles stored outside in a room that is not fully enclosed.
Stored food not covered. Observed tomatoes soup not covered.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm.
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.