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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed conch batter (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); pool eggs (48F – Cold Holding); egg whites (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 57F – Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (51F – Cold Holding); in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator items were placed at cook line coolers about 2 hours ago from walk in cooler. Operator stated technician refilled gas at cooler morning of callback inspection. Advised operator to remove items and place at another cold hold unit or apply ice bags to rapidly cool. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: At the time of callback inspection still observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees **Time Extended**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at bar area. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: At the time of callback inspection gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait table next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed wait table next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed wiping cloths throughout kitchen area **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.