The Berry Farm
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Berry Farm, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting The Berry Farm on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burgers stored over mac and cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator removed burgers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both hand sinks in back prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing inside standing water at triple sink.
06-01-5
67
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses stored on shell with food ingredients in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine.
31B-04-4
82
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork belly inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked on 12/24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed cooked pork belly inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked on 12/24. **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed water bottles stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside the bucket. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Stored food not covered. Observed pork inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
67
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork belly inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked on 12/24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. **Warning**
27-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it and put it inside a bucket. **Warning**
10-12-5
58
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above Mac and cheese inside the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed raw beef stored above Mac and cheese inside the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sink at the front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container with more than 12 ceviches stored inside plastic containers inside the walk in cooler. As per manager that food is for employees only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container with more than 12 ceviches stored inside plastic containers inside the walk in cooler. As per manager that food is for employees only. **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in freezer at the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in freezer at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2923. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2023. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above Mac and cheese inside the reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no hot water at the entire establishment after water was running for more than 3 minutes. Water reach 74° F.
27-25-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Observed employee at the 3 compartment sink was not able to answer how to sanitize dishes, employees were coached how to sanitize dishes at the 3 compartment sink.
11-05-4
Intermediate - 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. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener at the kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 reach 74° F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sink at the front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 reach 74° F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator provided a water results for over a year ago. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2923.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container with more than 12 ceviches stored inside plastic containers inside the walk in cooler. As per manager that food is for employees only.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in freezer at the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor.
25-05-4
22
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two containers with guacamole date marked 11-19-2022. Manager started to discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans (beans and white cheddar cheese sauce) dented. Manager segregated the cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers with guacamole date marked 11-19-2022. Manager started to discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three oil containers stored on the floor next to stove.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted at shelf above steam table. Manager inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor front counter. Manager started to moved the plastic bottles of water. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-47-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Berry Farm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Berry Farm on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Berry Farm?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Berry Farm.
How does The Berry Farm compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Berry Farm most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Berry Farm's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Berry Farm have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Berry Farm means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Berry Farm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Berry Farm is inspected around three times per year on average.
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