BERRIES COCONUT GROVE
2884 SW 27 AVE · COCONUT GROVE · Dade County · FL 331333760
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at dry storage area where canned goods, bags of rice, flour, dry beans and spices are stored at the entrance of kitchen, with no door separation, approximately 15-20 rodent droppings present on floor under wire shelves throughout area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top cooler cooked sausage (50F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F – Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 3 hours from walk in cooler. Observed at cook line reach in drawer coolers, mahi mahi (50F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (54F – Cold Holding); diced ham (51F – Cold Holding); calamari (48F – Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 3 hours from walk in cooler. Operator began to remove items and store at reach in freezer and placed ice bags to help rapid cool items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 cook line a container of melted butter (89F – Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef began to increase heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin. **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 in container flour, sugar and rice throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in water of 81F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at chest reach in freezer, containers of yuca fries and tostones uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:22 AM.
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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.