Grain and Berry - Westchase
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
61
Score
Public records show four inspections at Grain and Berry - Westchase stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Grain and Berry - Westchase trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner stored next to microwave and above honey on dry stored shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 10 strawberries in reachin cooler adjacent to back door with mold like substance on fruit.
01B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on service line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on back kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in reaching cooler. Employee placed in container and labeled employee food only. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair net on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
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. 2 gallons of milks. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rhonda La Clair, expired on 05/05/2023.
53A-03-7
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Under oven at front service area.
22-20-5
55
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies at front service area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Observed 7 live flies at front service area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
64
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies at front service area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of cut apples mixed with whole apples with stickers stored in reach-in cooler at front service area. Employee moved to prep area to wash and clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of drinking cups and lids stored on floor in utility room. **Warning**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grain and Berry - Westchase last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grain and Berry - Westchase on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grain and Berry - Westchase?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grain and Berry - Westchase.
How does Grain and Berry - Westchase compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Grain and Berry - Westchase most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Grain and Berry - Westchase's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grain and Berry - Westchase have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grain and Berry - Westchase 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 - Westchase inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grain and Berry - Westchase is inspected around two times per year on average.
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