Bocao Bakery and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
47
Score
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Bocao Bakery and Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fully cooked shrimp) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( heavy cream) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food .. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm run three times . Manager changed the sanitizer bucket . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler at beverage station. Manager labeled milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing and front counter areas . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Purse and jacket stored with food on shelf in storage room . Employee relocated personal items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in men's restroom.
32-04-4
47
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean glasses , employee moved all chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas at 120f hot holding in front counter area for under 30 minutes the cook reheated food to 200f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler -observed raw chicken breast in pan stored in walk in cooler above other meats , employee moved the eggs and chicken breast to the bottom shelves . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Provided signage to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen missing soap , employee placed soap at sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on the menu or the restaurant walls , provided consumer advisory sign , and discussed the importance of consumer advisory with manager **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans in drying area not inverted, employee inverted the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sight in bathrooms manager hung up signs in bathrooms **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.in food prep area
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in storage room , employee raised the items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
32
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - -Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in freezers in kitchen . Reviewed with manager safe food storage . Emailed Safe Food Storage handout in Spanish to manager -Raw animal food (raw chicken and raw seafood) stored over or with unwashed produce in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager -Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( peppers and mayonnaise) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager . Manager removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
64
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in food prep area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils ( large pots ) not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in cook line area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
24-26-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
50
Apr 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocao Bakery and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant.
How does Bocao Bakery and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bocao Bakery and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant 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 Bocao Bakery and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bocao Bakery and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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