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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over steamed carrots. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep cooler pooled eggs (53F – Cold Holding); as per operator for less than 1 hour from walk in cooler.
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 prep counter hollandaise (81F – Hot Holding). As per operator for 15 minutes. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink across from dish machine blocked by utensil holders.
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 approximately 4 employees present with no certified manager. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed throughout in dry storage containers of flour and rice.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged at storage area next to pizza station above dish machine.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees cooler raw lamb and shelled eggs stored in walk in cooler on shelves next to establishment food items. Operator labeled and stored at rear area of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit next to dish washing area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin next to dry storage.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored on top shelf of prep counter next to walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:29 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.