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Licensee
Name: BERRIES COCONUT GROVE License Number: SEA2325658
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 2884 SW 27 AVE
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133-3760

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 04/17/2025 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
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**
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