GRAPPOLO CUCINA ITALIANA
526 S PARK AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 321-972-2341
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects in dish area 3 small flying insects in clean equipment area Total 6 flying insects
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small metal container inside sugar. Operator removed
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing Next to hood system Vent cover missing next to walk in cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding damaged by dish area
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Food stored on floor. Potato and onions in walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in containers at dish area.
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Multiple items ROP for cook chill and storage. Provided operator with EZ Templates to submit plans.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding next to salad station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top on cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. All filters were being washed. Operator placed back during inspection
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour in outside storage room.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line. Operator removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At cook line shelves
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over RTE chicken
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna over unwashed strawberries
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar and beef carpaccio
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between equipment at cook line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in disrepair next to dish area
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Jul 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No hand sink in kitchen/cook line/prep area. Per the last set of approved plans on file done on 5/13/99 - P4-99-302, hand sink in within the kitchen area and no hand sink in ware wash area. At this time there is no hand sink in the kitchen and the hand sink in the ware wash area (not connected to kitchen) is the only hand sink for both areas.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test trips for dish washer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling tile missing. No ceiling tiles in area over clean equipment. Insulation hanging from roof leak. Per chef roof being repaired and new ceiling will be placed in area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in dish area next to exit door and handwash sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing proper shield in light in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in wait station area over entrance to front dining area
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects in dish area 3 small flying insects in clean equipment area Total 6 flying insects
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No hand sink in kitchen/cook line/prep area. Per the last set of approved plans on file done on 5/13/99 - P4-99-302, hand sink in within the kitchen area and no hand sink in ware wash area. At this time there is no hand sink in the kitchen and the hand sink in the ware wash area (not connected to kitchen) is the only hand sink for both areas.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test trips for dish washer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Ceiling tile missing. No ceiling tiles in area over clean equipment. Insulation hanging from roof leak. Per chef roof being repaired and new ceiling will be placed in area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in dish area next to exit door and handwash sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor under oven
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing proper shield in light in walk in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drawing water in hand wash sink in ware wash area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in wait station area over entrance to front dining area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler at 44F not cooled for more then 6 hours to 41F
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects in dish area 3 small flying insects in clean equipment area Total 6 flying insects
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes at 44F in walk in cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No hand sink in kitchen/cook line/prep area. Per the last set of approved plans on file done on 5/13/99 - P4-99-302, hand sink in within the kitchen area and no hand sink in ware wash area. At this time there is no hand sink in the kitchen and the hand sink in the ware wash area (not connected to kitchen) is the only hand sink for both areas.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test trips for dish washer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted consumer advisory
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler made on 07/15/24 not date marked for more then 24 hours
Ceiling tile missing. No ceiling tiles in area over clean equipment. Insulation hanging from roof leak. Per chef roof being repaired and new ceiling will be placed in area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in dish area next to exit door and handwash sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor under oven
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing proper shield in light in walk in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drawing water in hand wash sink in ware wash area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in wait station area over entrance to front dining area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream temping at 50F per operator he had it out an hour ago to use. Advised operator to put in walk in to recover temperature
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 whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line not date marked.Per operator it was open over the weekend
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back prep table next to exit door
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to scoop chickpea flour at dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler next to fan
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on make tables at cooks line and salad station line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep with no hat or beard guard
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at salad station
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Parsley stored on flat pan lined with paper towel at walk in cooler
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 operator handout
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and chick pea flour have bowls instead of scoops
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make tables
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by dish wash area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream temping at 50F per operator he had it out an hour ago to use. Advised operator to put in walk in to recover temperature
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 whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line not date marked.Per operator it was open over the weekend
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back prep table next to exit door
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to scoop chickpea flour at dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler next to fan
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on make tables at cooks line and salad station line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep with no hat or beard guard
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Buckwheat flour and flour had scoops with handles in direct contact with product
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at salad station
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.