Bocas Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Bocas Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Bocas Grill & Bar's latest score of 52 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at WIC. Coached manager on correct procedure.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff at cook line not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next WIC door and at bar HWS. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice at cook line. Bowl was removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at WIC. Coached manager on correct procedure.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at RIC across from M3 freezers.
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at ware washing area.
24-05-4
52
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator run machine again, final reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 to operator via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired Chlorine 03-19 and Quaternary 11-23 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable by kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
67
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork belly thawing and standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-01-4
90
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper available at time of inspection. Person in charge provided paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in dispenser, person in charge re-filled soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket with soiled towels stored inside hand washing next to walk in cooler. Person in charged removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At grill area.
21-12-4
67
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked noodles (57F - Cold Holding); beef broth (52F - Cold Holding); salmon (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding) all cold holding in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (54F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked noodles (57F - Cold Holding); beef broth (52F - Cold Holding); salmon (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding)**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Manager restock with solution during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a reach in cooler unit blocking hand wash sink in desserts station.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic jar inside of hand wash sink in dessert station, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area, Also in dessert station. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name in rack next to office entrance door.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 no Certified Food Manager certificate for PIC Andrea Garrido at the time of the inspection.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in used and stored in rack in kitchen area. Also soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen area .
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bins in kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in metal pans stored next to dishwasher machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the time of the inspection observed walk-in cooler in disrepair, ambient temperature read 67°F. Instructed operator not to store food in walk in cooler until walk in cooler is working properly maintaining a temperature of 41°F or below. All temperature abused foods observed during inspection were discarded at the time of the inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a metal bowl inside of cancha container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in metal pans stored next to dishwasher machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with dehydrated fruits at the bar not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed in bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container with raw steak ( frozen) submerged in water in preparation table. Employee turned on water to thaw properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in bar area and kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in kitchen area and front bar.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with cancha not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocas Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocas Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocas Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bocas Grill & Bar.
How does Bocas Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bocas Grill & Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bocas Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bocas Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bocas Grill & Bar 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 Bocas Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bocas Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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