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
53 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked pork sausage hot holding on the stove at 89°F. Discuss with operator on how to properly hot holding food items.
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork 53°F and cooked in chicken 49°F stored overnight in walk-in cooler. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed approximately 20 small flies in the preparation area by the walk-in cooler. Observed by the wall and by the floor next to prepping areas here they make sauces and prepping the raw meats.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk-in cooler by the preparation area : 2 trays of beef lasagna overnight in walk in cooler at 50°F, white beans 2 pounds 46°F, cooked pork 10 pounds 53°F, Noodle soup 3 lbs 47°F, Marinara 1 lbs 48°F, chicken sausage 5 lbs 48°F, milk 1 container 47°F, 2cases of raw chicken 10lbs 49°F. Observed by the kitchen cook line: pre cooked pork 5lbs 89° F hot holding, cut tomatoes 2lbs 58°F, tomatoes sauce 2 lbs 58°F, raw beef The operator removed and discarded the items.
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed in front counter bar area from hand wash sink, also in kitchen prep area from hand wash sink observed dirt and debris in the draining blocking the plumbing area. The operator called the plumber and removed the dirts and debris and fixed the issues. Plumbing is now working properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs by Kitchen prep table, the cook removed the cracked eggs and discarded them **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 2 trays of beef lasagna overnight in walk in cooler at 50°F, white cooked beans 2 pounds 46°F, cooked pork approximately 10 pounds 53°F, Noodle soup 3 lbs 47°F, Marinara 1 lbs 48°F, chicken sausage approximately 5 lbs 48°F, milk 1 gallon 47°F, 2cases of raw chicken 10lbs 49°F, pre cooked pork 5lbs 89° F hot holding, cut tomatoes 2lbs 58°F, tomatoes sauce 2 lbs 58°F, raw beef The operator removed and discarded the items.
Intermediate 16
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open ham in walk in cooler and salad dressing in kitchen reach in cooler
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed soiled can opener. The staff cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by drink bottles the operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed by the bar area using to stored drinks. the operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in bar area, hot water faucet was closed. Operator fixed the problem, hot water running properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kitchen ,prep area and bar area
02B-01-4Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and tuna tataki not identifying as raw item.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels hand wash sink by the smoker area and by the walk-in cooler preparation area. The operator put paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Observed smoker outside of the restaurant with no plan review and will be using for bulk cooking.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink by walk-in cooler preparation area. The operator put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-14-4Intermediate – Pet dog allowed inside food service establishment. Observed inside the restaurant with the curtain close. Observed multiple signs that said dogs are welcome without local government permits. During inspection we observed pet dogs inside the the restaurant. The operator removed all signs during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02B-02-4Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on breakfast menu. Mentioned to the operator on the menu on Steak and eggs which temperature serve depending on the customers like.
22-01-4Intermediate – Soda gun soiled. Observed in the bar area and drink preparation area. The staff cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen and pizza station. Observed sanitation spray bottles unlabeled by the kitchen prepping tables and storage area by the walk-in cooler.
14-76-6Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed temperature was out on most of the items, door not closing tight enough. Temperature ranges 46-53 from internal ambient temperature.
Basic 30
16-07-4Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink by the bar area soiled.
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Bar area
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door Observed in kitchen for employee no door for employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in kitchen for employee no door for employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
21-19-4Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed stored inside oven in kitchen area, operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-56-4Basic – Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed the area around the pizza dough mixer very soiled and excessive amount of dirts and debris.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the kitchen food runner employee no beard guard.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food runner employee no hair restraint.
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment license from DBPR for 93 seats during inspection we counted 201. We observed on local business tax approval 201 seats.
36-01-4Basic – Floor and floor drains not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In the kitchen and the storage area by prepping area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the storage area and bar area the operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing. Pizza station
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in the beer walk-in cooler floor is not smooth and in poor condition.
23-22-4Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the shield in walk-in cooler is broken.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the back door is open to outer area by the smoker area.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. All of the equipment in kitchen area.
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
21-14-4Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled linen in sanitation bucket by the drink prep area. operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water by the bar area, kitchen area, storage area. Operator removed them and the plumber came to fix the issue. **Corrected On-Site**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed wine cabinet shelf walk-in cooler with mold build up
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and rusted.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rusted shelved.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mob is not stored correctly hanging, it was stored in a mob bucket.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed not in the sanitation buckets by the bar area. Operator removed and put it in the sanitation bucket **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.