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
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at service line counter chimmichurri (76F – Cold Holding). As per chef for 2 hours. Chef placed onto ice. Observed at cook line coolers raw salmon (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (54F – Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked ground beef (89F – Hot Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags. **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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed being used as dump sink with discarded ice and soiled dishes stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of pico de gallo at cook line.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelf at cook line not inverted and not in immediate use.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of beef and vegetables stored in floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
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 in container sugar and rice throughout kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at chest reach in freezer, containers of yuca fries and tostones uncovered. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.