The Grape Ape

7400 SW 57 Ct Ground Floor, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335512

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 75 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 28, 2026

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 9 basic (2 repeats)
-25
Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug282026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed splitter with no breaker.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed bowl in handsink in warewash. Observed utensils in handsink across cook line.
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed case of oil on floor under oven. Employees removed oil from floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Observed employees with watches engaged in food prep.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Observed top of dish machine soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed gaskets in coolers across cook line soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed hotel pans above triple sink wet nesting.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed in back of restaurant and bar area; tanks not secure.
  Repeat violation
  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.