Raining Berries

1631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Other
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Raining Berries four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024 Operator advised payment was rejected due to a bounced check fee from 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Two employees employed over 60 days: Angela Valor Julieta Zarate Barba **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of rice machine. Visible dust observed when running fingers across top of unit. Discussed with employees to store ice scoop on clean surface. Employees relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Stored above reach-in cooler between front service area and rear prep area. Discussed with employees.
14-55-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board observed on rear prep table with grooves. Discussed with employees methods to attempt to restore board for use.
14-09-4
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at front counter doesn't work
29-08-4
74
Oct 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
May 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raining Berries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raining Berries on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raining Berries?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raining Berries.

How does Raining Berries compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Raining Berries most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Raining Berries' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Raining Berries have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Raining Berries 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 Raining Berries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raining Berries is inspected around two times per year on average.