Grain & Berry
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Grain & Berry has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 74; Grain & Berry is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live on dust pan by hand wash sink in the kitchen. 4 live flies on the wall. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. For new employee Niveah. Manager states that they have a training online that covers employee health reporting but was unable to show at time of inspection. Provided operator with form HR 5030-103. Employee read and signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Bagged cheddar and feta cheese opened 2 days ago with no date marking. Operator added dat mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Amanda Catlin 6/16/24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked handwashing sink in. The kitchen. Broom and dust pan blocking sink. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager relocated back to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
47
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetable based chicken 130F hot hold, operator to reheat to a minimum of 165F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table, staff removed spray bottle from prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant based sausage 126F hot hold At 10:30am second temp 10:43am 46F reheat. Plant based chicken 114F at 10:30, second temperature at 10:43 1:64F reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 spray bottles of chemical hanging on strap facing food stored on wire rack. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in rear of establishment not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout establishment have deep grooves making them no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep table next to clean equipment. Employees removed beverages **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 employee cell phones stored on prep table, employees removed cell phones. Employee hat stored on upper shelf of prep table. Employee removed hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp wiping on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
41
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoops touching sliced almonds. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grain & Berry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grain & Berry on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grain & Berry?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grain & Berry.
How does Grain & Berry compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Grain & Berry most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Grain & Berry's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grain & Berry have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grain & Berry means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Grain & Berry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grain & Berry is inspected around two times per year on average.
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