Bocas Grill
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Bocas Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Bocas Grill's latest score of 45 falls below the Kendall average of 66. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer across from dish machine raw breaded chicken stored over tostones. Operator stored chicken below tostones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler below cook line raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice over chicken for rapid cooling. Observed in reach in cooler below cook line raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator ice over raw beef for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink to the right of bar area with utensils inside. Operator removed utensils from sink during time of inspection. Observed hand wash sink across from ceviche station being used as dump sink. Coached operator on proper procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the dish machine, three compartment sink and hand wash sink removed from current place on plans and placed elsewhere. Dish machine and three compartment sink is now located across from fridge unit. Hand wash sink is now located across from cook line. A preparation table is now in the place where the three compartment sink used to be. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink to the right of bar area at front counter. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 comercially processed raw mahi thawing in reduced oxygen packaged during time of inspection. Mahi was still frozen during time of inspection and was removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink across from front counter no employee hand wash sign. Operator posted during time of inspection. Observed at hand wash sink across from ceviche station no employee hand wash sign. Operator posted during time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler across from front counter employee drinks being stored. Operator removed drinks from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
45
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice to rapid chill, also observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding) on racks at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 3 hours, opera add ice bags to rapid chill. Also observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) and cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved all food containers from unit. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 units at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed l **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
70
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut tomatoes, also observed raw ground beef stored above raw fish fillets on rack at walk in cooler, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at expo area changing tasks and no changed gloves, coached employees on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice to rapid chill, also observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled onion cutter by dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-11-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 units at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack across stove at kitchen area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour white bin container not identified with common name at kitchen area, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
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 thawed swai fillets still on ROP packages at walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food with no hair restraints at expo area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers not stored 6 inches off floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk case stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
17
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut and washed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Also observed raw swai stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler next to entrance to front counter . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 6 packages of thawed swai filets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); white rice (56F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen are. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable chopper across from dishwasher soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at handwashing sink across from three compartment sink in kitchen area.
27-19-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of flour in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used to cover arepa tray on prep table across from cook line. Wiping cloth was in direct contact with arepas. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
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 6 packages of thawed swai filets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table across from cook line. Operator removed cellphone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soup stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 105F on table next to cook line.
10-07-4
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 container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasites destruction available for branding fish served raw in ceviche. Operator contacted vendor and obtained letter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler bag of raw pork belly stored over containers of sour cream.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler packages of raw beef stored over raw seafoods. Operator began to remove its and stored correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station, plantains (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 45 minutes. Operator placed into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for front counter hand sink.
31B-02-4
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. Observed at front counter coffee bar, bottle of milk opened and not date marked. As per operator opened the day before. Operator placed date label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with food containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 in walk in cooler several packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not cut open to thaw. Operator began cutting packages open. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in share family restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several prep table cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at prep table next to dish area, open cup beverage on prep table next to arepas. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at dish machine area, 2 containers of frozen raw pork belly stored to thaw. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler.
06-01-5
27
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then washed hands at the 3 compartment sink without soap then proceeded to prepare ice bucket.
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the parmesan cheese,reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee preparing condiments by the hand wash sink by the front counter.
08B-36-4
78
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vent above the ware washing area,cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed exterior of bulk rice bin soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin.
02D-01-5
70
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with raw beef,located in the chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense parmesan cheese,reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature for reach in cooler,drawer unit at approximately 48F at the time of the inspection, observed lower drawer not closing properly, operator used ice bath to promote cooling.
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing sauces stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris. Observed exterior of bulk rice bin soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep counter by the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for both women and unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocas Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocas Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocas Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bocas Grill.
How does Bocas Grill compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Bocas Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Kendall average of 66.
Has Bocas Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bocas Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bocas Grill 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bocas Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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