Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE GRAPE APE

7400 SW 57 CT GROUND FLOOR · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3732633
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771126
DBPR license2335512

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on phone continuing food prep with same gloved hands. Inspector spoke to employee about glove changing and handwashing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in handsink in warewash. Observed utensils in handsink across cook line.

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in back of restaurant and bar area; tanks not secure. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed above cooler across cook line. Operator had employees remove bottles from above cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches engaged in food prep.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed hotel pans above triple sink wet nesting.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor under oven. Employees removed oil from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.