Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BERRIES COCONUT GROVE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3696672
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13682727
DBPR license2325658

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed for hose under prep table near ovens.

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment unable to locate recent batches of oyster tags.

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at storage area used as dump sink with ice discarded.

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of flour and chimmychurry.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cook line top shelf not stored inverted.

#4Basic16-01-4

Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed establishment with no secondary means of monitoring rinse temperature at high temp dish machine.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to dish area.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish area.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of produce , breads and fries in walk in cooler/ freezer stored on floor.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven doors. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – 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 of sugar. Operator removed.

#11Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water of 84F.

#12Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed for high temp dish machine gauge in operable.

#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays at cook line top shelf not stored inverted. Chef began to invert. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at dessert station reach in cooler.

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at beverage station pitcher of tea stored uncovered. Operator placed cover. Observed containers in reach in cooler stored uncovered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.