Grape Leaf Express
10117 Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917538
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 12 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-14
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 6, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 4 visitsRoutine inspection
- 3rd follow-up visitOct 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
still observed
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
4 live flies near hand wash sink on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized 3 flies
More time givenAdministrative complaintFixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
3 live flies near hand wash sink on cook line. 1 live fly in dry storage
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
- First visitOct 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Vegetable in grocery bag in walk in freezer.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
3 flies near ice machine 3 flies near dry storage 5 flies on oranges
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Chemical spray bottle not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of soda machine soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach in mop sink
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Broken cove molding near back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors soiled in areas throughout kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.