Grain and Berry

14308 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Grain and Berry stretching back to 2022. Grain and Berry was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach disinfectant cleaner spray stored in box with pre-packaged juice fruit punch behind front line counter. Employee relocated chemical spray to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of almond milk not dated in front line service reach in cooler. Employee added date at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speed cart placed in front of service line hand washing sink. Employee unblocked sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries stored over ready to eat mangos in reach in cooler. Employee relocated mangoes to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal ice cream and burritos stored on shelf inside walk in freezer. Discussed with employees to segregate and identify all personal foods.

08B-49-4

Sep 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched ear buds while preparing produce engaged in clean equipment and placed new gloves on without touching hands.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook plant sausage 118 f employee moved to oven 2nd temp 165 f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched cash register to then make food order touching clean equipment. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - 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.observed 1 employee agreement.

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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. Observed 1 employee training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Banana pudding in reach in cooler by microwave

08B-49-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face no hand washing only gloves changed. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-10-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee picking strawberries with bare hands. Discussed with operator to wear gloves while working with ready to eat food.

09-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grain and Berry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grain and Berry on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grain and Berry?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grain and Berry.

How does Grain and Berry compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Grain and Berry most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

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.

How often is Grain and Berry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grain and Berry is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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