GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE
2000 SAN MARCO BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 407.255.0298
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed mint for customer drink, explained to her, she got gloves
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016005597 | Feb 1, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | $700 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above drinks in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Branden Halfhide took test on 2-22-21
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top and a couple of things on tot of cutting board, hand sink in prep room
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer, couldn't find them
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at bar, employee labeled it cleaner, also in mop sink room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Blackish build up on interior of lid
Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves. Some are dirty in walk in cooler shelf
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blackish grooves in cutting board for fruit at bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above drinks for customers in reach in cooler at prep room, employee rearranged
Food stored on floor. Sugar contrainer on floor in prep room
No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old build up around faucet base in hand sink at bar, shelf and vents in walk in cooler with some dust build up, interior of prep sink has old food build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in reach in cooler at bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk with white powder in prep room, employee stated it's sugar
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
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. Employee here since November, she doesn't have certificate on her, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes into dish machine and then grabbed a clean glass for drink, explained to her and she washed hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed mint for customer drink, explained to her, she got gloves
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above drinks in drawer unit, both bars, employee rearranged
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Watermelon drink made with fresh watermelon on 9/10, explained to employee
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. Emailed one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink at little prep room, employee moved them
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee couldn't find it
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. Employee here since November, she doesn't have certificate on her, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
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 employee here, she doesn't have certificate on her, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two at bar, employee labeled them cleaner
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage across front bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. For lemons at bar downstairs
Food stored on floor. Lemons in container in walk in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink with mold like substance
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in drawer unit at bar
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. 3 expired in October 2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner, labeled by employee
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk in cooler, little soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bar
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can at bar, employee discarded it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making jinger juice
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container dirty, employee placed it by dish machine to be washed
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler with raw eggs, employee placed one
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in reach in cooler bay back bar
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Preparing washed strawberries for drink garnish, explained to him and he got gloves
Food with mold-like growth. Stop sale 7 cheese slices were discarded
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. He couldn't find it
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. One manager that couldn't find it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine, labeled cleaner by manager
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In closet
Clean linens stored on floor. Bags with clean lines on floor in closet by mop sink room
Food stored on floor. Container with clean oranges on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed them on shelf
Hole in or other damage to wall. In linen closet by mop sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. One shelf in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink faucet
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder on shelf, manager label it sugar
Jan 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pimento cheese from December
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on shelf above drinks, drawer unit, employee rearranged
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pimento cheese from December and 1/12/24, employees discarded them
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Wednesday, employee write date
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at back bar
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. One new employee here
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Completely cover, employee moved it where it is visible
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By trash can, bar, employee wrote name, cleaner
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Man restroom in back bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, prep room, employee moved it
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water in prep room not working, not water coming out
Food stored on floor. Container with washed oranges, walk in cooler, employee moved it
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee here called mgr and he emailed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drink cooler at bar
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic wrap to cover foods not in box, on bottom shelf in between bars, coffee filter not in bag, shelf in between bars
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Washed lemons and oranges close to customer seating, operator covered them,
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lemon that has 1/2 peel used for drink on top of raw eggs, operator discarded lemon
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. Emailed one
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
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. One new employee
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw egg white on drinks if they ask for them, gave one and posted it
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. Employee here expired in June 2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance at bar, labeled cleaner by operator
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mgr closed it
Food stored on floor. Container with shelled eggs and container with washed oranges in walk in cooler
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.