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RAINING BERRIES

770 EAST LAKE ROAD, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 727-222-1139

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6218566
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (49F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind front counter,storage areas, prep areas
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container in hand wash sink behind front counter. Discussed that hand wash sinks can be used for washing hands only
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink closest to 3 compartment sink not stocked with soap. Employee stated they don't really use that sink. I explained that hand wash sinks need to be stocked at all time regardless of of which are used more often
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm. Operator refilled, sanitizer was 200ppm on second test.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (49F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next in between freezers and prep cooler in back kitchen. Items moved to reach in cooler and freezer that is working properly. eggs (46F - Cooling); cooked eggs (51F - Cooling); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding) Colby jack cheese (52F - Cooling) milk (49F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) See stop sale. Operator states no temperatures have been taken of food today. No food items were prepared today. Discussed the need to take temperatures of food with probe thermometer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink has blender equipment in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's and women's restroom. Operator hung up signs in both restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados stored above milk, bread and cheese in reach in cooler. Operator states avocados were washed, but were then placed back into soiled cardboard containers. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bin with clean squeeze bottle and measuring cups stored underneath first aid kit and markers. Operator relocated clean equipment.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager on duty was able to print current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.