The Berry Farm
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited The Berry Farm 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Berry Farm's 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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.
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen and dish areas.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf next to cook line and inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing reach in freezer near cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between stove and prep table at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed air curtains not on at ice cream parlor. Operator turned on air curtains. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used at shelf inside walk in cooler not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
43
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - 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.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used as shelf cover not sealed inside walk in cooler.
14-06-4
52
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the ice machine jelly preparation kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
90
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: 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 **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the ice cream station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the ice cream station. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. **Warning**
27-15-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on container with burgers inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the ice cream station. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the kitchen. Jelly products. Employee fixed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table at front line. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the shakes area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the shakes area. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: 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. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: 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. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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 more than 8 employees working at time of the inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 reached 78° F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-09-4
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 reached 76° F. **Repeat Violation** **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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the sugar container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mayo containers stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified. **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the entrance of the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the entrance of the preparation area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
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, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five 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 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Berry Farm's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Berry Farm have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Berry Farm means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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