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RAINING BERRIES

1631 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6218208
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024 Operator advised payment was rejected due to a bounced check fee from 2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Two employees employed over 60 days: Angela Valor Julieta Zarate Barba
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board observed on rear prep table with grooves. Discussed with employees methods to attempt to restore board for use.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of rice machine. Visible dust observed when running fingers across top of unit. Discussed with employees to store ice scoop on clean surface. Employees relocated.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food residue.
Basic/22-16-4
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Stored above reach-in cooler between front service area and rear prep area. Discussed with employees.
Basic/14-55-4
The state's own report →
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at front counter doesn't work
Basic/29-08-4
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4

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.