GRAPE LEAF EXPRESS
10117 ADAMO DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-628-4280
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018033421 | Jun 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2017048058 | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 2, 2017 | $300 |
| 3--2016037936 | Jun 30, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On clear containers on dish drying rack.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dry storage food racks.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to cross contamination.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 pieces of salmon in vacuum sealed bag thawing in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed.
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.
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. 4 pieces of salmon in vacuum sealed bag thawing in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray on shelf over bulk soda boxes in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on dish drying rack.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over bread in walk in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White container lid on dish drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Bulk box of potatoes on floor in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mohanad Ali 10-30-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
Nov 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mohanad Ali 10-30-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in handwash sink near two compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid near two compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on dry storage rack next to dried hibiscus flowers and over sugar for establishment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear and white plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: roasted tomatoes 77 F, operator made 1 hour prior and placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Cold holding: yogurt 52 F, hummus 49 F, garlic sauce 48 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner over BBQ sauce on dry storage rack.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mohanad Ali 10-30-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in handwash sink near two compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid near two compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on dry storage rack next to dried hibiscus flowers and over sugar for establishment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear and white plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Stored food not covered. Cut tomato's 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.