Grain & Berry

2446 4 Street N Unit 6, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Grain & Berry has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Old labels stuck to plastic food containers on shelf” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside left top section of reach-in cooler at 10:51 AM: fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items into reach-in freezer. Rechecked temperature at 11:15 AM. fresh mozzarella (41F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (42F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (41F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two green cutting boards in rear prep area with deep grooves and black lines. Inspector notified operator and discussed methods to restore the surface to a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer across from front counter. Inspector notified and showed operator.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of table mounted oven with build up of debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided a choking poster via email. Operator printed and posted during visit. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach-in freezer across from front counter. Inspector notified and showed operator.

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris on door handles on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer across from front counter. Inspector notified and showed operator.

23-24-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2024. Establishment is open and operating, selling food to the public. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from outside don gloves and begin preparing food without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula with chocolate stored inside bowl of hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed spatula and cleaned inside bowl of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to plastic food containers on shelf in warewashing area after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2022 is displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Wasp spray on premises. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not chlorine test kit

16-37-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grain & Berry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grain & Berry on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grain & Berry?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to plastic food containers on shelf” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grain & Berry.

How does Grain & Berry compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Grain & Berry most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grain & 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 & Berry inspected?

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

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