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GRAPE LEAF EXPRESS

10117 ADAMO DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3342391
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8361651
DBPR license3917538

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: roasted tomatoes 77 F, operator made 1 hour prior and placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Cold holding: yogurt 52 F, hummus 49 F, garlic sauce 48 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner over BBQ sauce on dry storage rack. **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

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/ Mohanad Ali 10-30-23 **Warning**

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#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in handwash sink near two compartment sink. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid near two compartment sink. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on dry storage rack next to dried hibiscus flowers and over sugar for establishment. **Warning**

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#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers. **Warning**

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#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear and white plastic containers on dish drying rack. **Warning**

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#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut tomato's in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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