BERRY FARM
13720 SW 216 STREET, Miami FL 33170
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 12 live flies landing in the preparation tables at the front counter where the milk shakes are prepared. The air curtain it is not strong enough.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch trash can then put on pair of gloves and begin handle food without first washing hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen and dish areas.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water at hand sink near cook line and dish area.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf next to cook line and inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing reach in freezer near cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between stove and prep table at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed air curtains not on at ice cream parlor. Operator turned on air curtains.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used at shelf inside walk in cooler not sealed.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon on menu not identified as raw. Operator edited menu to identify raw smoked salmon.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw smoked salmon on menu, no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory via email. Operator printed and posted consumer advisory.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used as shelf cover not sealed inside walk in cooler.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the ice machine jelly preparation kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across from the stove. Also observed AC vents inside the walk in cooler soiled.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the ice cream station.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar.
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on container with burgers inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the ice cream station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers at the front line. Employee removed them.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the kitchen. Jelly products. Employee fixed them.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table at front line. Employee removed it
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the shakes area.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee was watching tv on her phone while preparing food. Employee was coached not to use cell phone during food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the shakes area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 4 wet wiping clothes stored in preparation table. Employee removed them.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses through the preparation area at the milk shake station.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food, employee was coached to wash hand before putting on gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 12 live flies landing in the preparation tables at the front counter where the milk shakes are prepared. The air curtain it is not strong enough.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator.
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 more than 8 employees working at time of the inspection.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the entire establishment after water was running for more than 3 minutes. Water reached 78° F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the entire establishment after water was running for more than 3 minutes. Water reached 78° F.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the entire establishment after water was running for more than 3 minutes. Water reached 76° F.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator provided a water results for over a year ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the sugar container. Operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed mayo containers stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee water bottle inside the reach in freezer. Operator discarded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses through the preparation area at the milk shake station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.