Knaus Berry Farm in Miami

16790 Sw 177th Avenue, Miami, FL 33187

Overview

Knaus Berry Farm in Miami, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 10 violations and 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

3FDACS Insp.
10Violations
3Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 25, 2026

Knaus Berry Farm in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOEL WHITE

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The food establishment complied by making the necessary modifications to ensure the employee restroom is fully enclosed up to the ceiling. The food establishment is not permitted to process food outside the building, as that area lacks walls to adequately protect it from inclement weather. If the establishment wishes to handle open food, it must call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit and obtain information on all requirements before beginning any processing. The Food Establishment Minimum Construction Standards document was provided via email.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOEL WHITE

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Food establishment has been granted a 30-calendar day extension days to make the necessary changes and ensure that the employee restroom is completely enclosed up to the ceiling. Failure to comply may result in administrative action, including placing all food related equipment and processing areas near the restroom on a stop use order until compliance is achieved. The food establishment has 30 calendar days to correct violations related to preventing food contamination and to install walls that prevent inclement weather from entering all food preparation areas and food processing equipment located outside the premises.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16Repeat
Outside Grounds- Food processing equipment (pan washer, ice machine, hand sink), were installed outside the building, which lacked walls that would effectively protect against inclement weather. The food establishment has 30 calendar days to correct violations related to preventing food contamination and to install walls that prevent inclement weather from entering all food preparation areas and food processing equipment located outside the premises.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 9 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOEL WHITE

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
No employee health policy is available in the food establishment. Copy of employee health guidelines and employee reporting agreement provided to management via e-mail. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge does not ensure that food employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their reporting responsibility regarding diseases transmissible through food.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided via e-mail.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food manager is available in the food establishment. Food Protection Manager Certification document provided via e-mail.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-101.11 Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-101.11 P
During the inspection, no water system permit issued by the Department of Health was provided for this food establishment. COS, the approved water source documentation was provided. Stop Use Order and Release issued, see order. Food items were processed without an approved water source documentation. COS, food items was voluntarily discarded by the person in charge. Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order. x
5-403.11 Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-403.11 P
During the inspection, no sewage permit issued by the Department of Health was provided for this food establishment. COS, the approved sewage documentation was provided. Stop Use Order and Release issued, see order. x
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Processing- The employee unisex restroom door, located next to the large baking oven, are not self-closing.
51 Door to toilet room opens directly into an area where food is exposed to airborne contamination. 5K-4.004(3)(d)
Processing- Employee unisex restroom opens directly into the processing area next to the large baking oven and a food cart was found across the restroom door. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to make necessary changes so that the restroom no longer opens into the processing area. Failure to comply will result in placing all food service near the restroom on a stop use order until compliance is achieved. Food Establishment Minimum Construction Standards document was provided via e-mail. o
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Food Establishment was operating without a valid 2025 food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The food establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Contact the business center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and waste water properly disposed.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Print Date: 12/22/2025

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Print Date: 12/22/2025

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

Knaus Berry Farm in Miami: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Knaus Berry Farm in Miami
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and waste water properly disposed.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Water and ice from approved source.

Knaus Berry Farm in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Knaus Berry Farm in Miami last inspected?
Knaus Berry Farm in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 25, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Knaus Berry Farm in Miami had?
Knaus Berry Farm in Miami has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Knaus Berry Farm in Miami find?
Knaus Berry Farm in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 25, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Knaus Berry Farm in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Knaus Berry Farm in Miami has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Knaus Berry Farm in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Knaus Berry Farm in Miami are: 6-202.16: Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.

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