Grape Ape in South Miami

Last inspected:

7400 Sw 57 Ct Ground Floor, South Miami, FL 33143
Overview

Grape Ape in South Miami has accumulated 213 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurrent across multiple inspection cycles: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 2 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, time-as-control violations (failure to use time instead of temperature to control potentially hazardous foods) appeared in at least 3 inspections, and hand washing violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on August 28, 2023 documented 14 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, parasite destruction, and food condition. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority chemical storage findings and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
213Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Grape Ape in South Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.3 violations / inspection 9.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Grape Ape in South Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Grape Ape in South Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grape Ape in South Miami last inspected?
Grape Ape in South Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Grape Ape in South Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Grape Ape in South Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Grape Ape in South Miami had?
Grape Ape in South Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Grape Ape in South Miami find?
Grape Ape in South Miami was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Grape Ape in South Miami ever been shut down?
No, Grape Ape in South Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.

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