THE GRAPE APE
7400 SW 57 CT GROUND FLOOR, South Miami, FL, 33143
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (13)
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
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.
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**
High Priority
- 29-42-4CriticalRepeat
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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**
High Priority
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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**
Basic
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches engaged in food prep.
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans above triple sink wet nesting.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor under oven. Employees removed oil from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
Basic
- 11-27-4
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in handsink in warewash. Observed utensils in handsink across cook line.
Intermediate
- 51-11-4Repeat
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in back of restaurant and bar area; tanks not secure. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.