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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line cooked wings (51F – Cold Holding); calamari (52F – Cold Holding); salmon croquettes (51F – Cold Holding); bread chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding). As per chef was stored the night before. Chef began removing items to discard. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed at reach in cooler across from cook line cooked wings (45F – Cold Holding); calamari (47F – Cold Holding); salmon croquettes (47F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding). As per chef less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line cooked wings (51F – Cold Holding); calamari (52F – Cold Holding); salmon croquettes (51F – Cold Holding); bread chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding). As per chef was stored the night before. Chef began removing items to discard. Observed at prep table cooler across from cook line conch fritters batter (46F – Cold Holding); hollandaise sauce (56F – Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef placed items on ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed at reach in cooler across from cook line cooked wings (45F – Cold Holding); calamari (47F – Cold Holding); salmon croquettes (47F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding). Observed at prep table cooler across from cook line hollandaise sauce (51F – Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
01C-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for mussel tags. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed mussel tags not in chronological order. **Time Extended**
29-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to soda/ ice machine area of kitchen. Filters not dated. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed not dated. **Time Extended**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling tiles dusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles dusty. **Time Extended**
12B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at cook line prep table, a cup of coffee uncovered on prep table. Chef removed and discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed can of Red Bull stored on prep table. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oxtails, breads and beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection still observed boxes of oxtail and beef on floor of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Chef removed tongs and stored in a container at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: At time of callback inspection observed tongs on oven door. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:16 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.