Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
✓ Reopened

BERRIES COCONUT GROVE

2884 SW 27 AVE · COCONUT GROVE · Dade County · FL 331333760

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3663653
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13518075
DBPR license2325658

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: At time of callback inspection observed no melted butter due to suspension of license. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection observed no melted butter due to suspension of license. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – 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 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.