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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink,called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below dish machine, by beer cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the oyster tags. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal label or nonreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dish machine. **Warning**
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed final rinse temperature at approximately 150F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink call service technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the reach in freezer opposite cookline. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cookline, salad station soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on the shelves by the ware washing area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing waffle mix stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food debris, convection unit. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk bins soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green onions, cilantro stored above cooked oxtails located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles by the salad station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:33 PM.
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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.