BERRIES COCONUT GROVE
2884 SW 27 AVE, COCONUT GROVE 331333760
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of fries stored on floor
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in bar as well as in walk-in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line coolers. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at interior of oven.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler container of fish stored uncovered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in freezer raw beef stored over fries.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler conch batter (52F - Cold Holding); as per chef for 2 hours. Chef placed onto ice. Observed next to oven raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator for 20 minutes from walk in. Chef placed back into walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 no CFM with 5 employees on duty. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza area hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at bar area. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: At the time of callback inspection gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait table next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed wait table next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Still observed wiping cloths throughout kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch batter (52F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); pool eggs (48F - Cold Holding); egg whites (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 53 ( - Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (52F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than four hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed conch batter (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); pool eggs (48F - Cold Holding); egg whites (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( 57F - Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (51F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator items were placed at cook line coolers about 2 hours ago from walk in cooler. Operator stated technician refilled gas at cooler morning of callback inspection. Advised operator to remove items and place at another cold hold unit or apply ice bags to rapidly cool. **Admin Complaint**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: At the time of callback inspection still observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
19
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of flour in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on prep table not properly protected. **Warning**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal beverage stored in direct contact with cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator segregated pasta to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table at salad station. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12B-12-5: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 throughout establishment. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Also observed tongs stored on lid to reach in cooler in prep area. **Warning**
- 10-01-5: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 scoop handle stored inside container of flour in preparation area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait table next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted on top shelf prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area **Warning**
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal beverage stored in direct contact with cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator segregated pasta to be discarded. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch batter (52F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); pool eggs (48F - Cold Holding); egg whites (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 53 ( - Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (52F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than four hours. **Warning**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 no CFM with 6 employees on duty. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 25 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a rolling container of flour at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings soiled with dust throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed through kitchen and cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at bar.
- 10-01-5: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 a rolling container of dry rice. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with dust and grease throughout kitchen.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink across from dish machine block by a metal divider.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink across from dish machine and at pizza station. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across from dish machine. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).