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Licensee
Name: BERRIES COCONUT GROVE License Number: SEA2325658
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2027
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
Complaint Full 07/15/2025 Met Inspection Standards
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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 a container of pico de gallo at cook line.
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelf at cook line not inverted and not in immediate use.
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of beef and vegetables stored in floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
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 container sugar and rice throughout kitchen.
22-08-4    Basic - Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4    Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at chest reach in freezer, containers of yuca fries and tostones uncovered. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5    Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area.
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at service line counter chimmichurri (76F - Cold Holding). As per chef for 2 hours. Chef placed onto ice. Observed at cook line coolers raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked ground beef (89F - Hot Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4    Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags. **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**
31A-11-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed being used as dump sink with discarded ice and soiled dishes stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
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