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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in freezer raw beef stored over fries.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler conch batter (52F – Cold Holding); as per chef for 2 hours. Chef placed onto ice. Observed next to oven raw bacon (51F – Cold Holding) as per operator for 20 minutes from walk in. Chef placed back into walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
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**
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 5 employees on duty. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza area hand sink.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of fries stored on floor
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in bar as well as in walk-in freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line coolers. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at interior of oven.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler container of fish stored uncovered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.