Grain and Berry

2000 Tamiami Trl Ste 223, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Grain and Berry, the earliest from 2025. Grain and Berry was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for vanilla protein powder not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards on line with food stains on them.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on line, handwashing sink with coffee stains inside. Observed operator cleaning inside of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink on line.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops inside granola. Observed operator removing scoops and storing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside top of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted upside down. Observed operator inverting properly. Observed coffee filters not protected. Observed operator place filters back inside filter bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Superfood Bowl Base stored in containers not covered. Observed operator covering bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Jan 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grain and Berry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grain and Berry on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grain and Berry?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grain and Berry.

How does Grain and Berry compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Grain and Berry most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Grain and Berry's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grain and Berry have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grain and Berry means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.