BERRIES COCONUT GROVE
2884 SW 27 AVE · COCONUT GROVE · Dade County · FL 331333760
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal beverage stored in direct contact with cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator segregated pasta to be discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch batter (52F – Cold Holding); raw fish (50F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); pool eggs (48F – Cold Holding); egg whites (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken 53 ( – Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (52F – Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than four hours. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM with 6 employees on duty. **Warning**
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of flour in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on prep table not properly protected. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal beverage stored in direct contact with cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator segregated pasta to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table at salad station. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Also observed tongs stored on lid to reach in cooler in prep area. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside container of flour in preparation area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait table next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted on top shelf prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.