BERRIES COCONUT GROVE

Name: BERRIES COCONUT GROVE
Address: 2884 SW 27 AVE, COCONUT GROVE, FL, 331333760, US

2884 SW 27 AVE, COCONUT GROVE, FL 331333760

License #2325658

F 65.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

4.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
[24-05-4] 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. **Repeat Violation**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in walk in cooler container of grouper ceviche, not for establishment stored with establishments food items. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at pizza area ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in water of 81F. **Repeat Violation**
[16-38-5] Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge stuck at 150F.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler, tray of raw chicken uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at entrance and storage area of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired dated 10/1/25.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding) as per label from 11/3 and fish broth (51F - Cold Holding) as per label from 11/11. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line a container of melted butter (83F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef began to increase heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[24-05-4] 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] 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** **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at dry storage area where canned goods, bags of rice, flour, dry beans and spices are stored at the entrance of kitchen, with no door separation, approximately 15-20 rodent droppings present on floor under wire shelves throughout area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: At time of callback inspection observed approximately 7 rodent droppings at dry storage area where canned goods, bags of rice, flour, dry beans and spices are stored at the entrance of kitchen, with no door separation, under wire shelves throughout area. **Admin Complaint**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line a container of melted butter (89F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef began to increase heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Emergency order recommended
[24-05-4] 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] 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** **Warning**
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin. **Warning**
[10-01-5] 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 flour, sugar and rice throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in water of 81F. **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at chest reach in freezer, containers of yuca fries and tostones uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at dry storage area where canned goods, bags of rice, flour, dry beans and spices are stored at the entrance of kitchen, with no door separation, approximately 15-20 rodent droppings present on floor under wire shelves throughout area. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top cooler cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 3 hours from walk in cooler. Observed at cook line reach in drawer coolers, mahi mahi (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 3 hours from walk in cooler. Operator began to remove items and store at reach in freezer and placed ice bags to help rapid cool items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line a container of melted butter (89F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef began to increase heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] 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] 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] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of beef and vegetables stored in floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
[14-69-4] 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] 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] Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at bottom of storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-12-5] 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] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] 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] 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] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags. **Repeat Violation**
[31A-09-4] 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] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed being used as dump sink with discarded ice and soiled dishes stored inside. **Repeat Violation**