Bocas Grill
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Bocas Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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4
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole on garage door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole on garage door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling tiles walls soiled in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed ceiling tiles walls soiled in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw beef inside of the kitchen reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (58 F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (55 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (58 F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (65 F- Cold Holding),Raw chicken breast (54 F - Cold Holding), according to chef stored for more than 4 hours inside the prep reach in cooler located in the cook line
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (58 F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (55 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (58 F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (65 F- Cold Holding),Raw chicken breast (54 F - Cold Holding), according to chef stored for more than 4 hours inside the prep reach in cooler located in the cook line
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in the dinning room area not touching food
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole on garage door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fire roasted diced peppers stored in the prep area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking through the ceiling by the front counter area.
36-32-5
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 line cooler ambient temperature 59 F.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees bottles of water inside of the reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys, cellphone on top of the prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed line cooler ambient temperature 59 F.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage bags outside next to the back door
33-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling tiles walls soiled in the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Fly sticky rice, flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
23
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed no chlorine test kit onsite **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. without a HACCP plan approved - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. without a HACCP plan approved **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. **Time Extended**
03G-54-1
61
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored eggs on a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. without a HACCP plan approved
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Stefany Vergara expired on 04/22/24.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front counter area hand washing sink hot water running at 79 F for more than 5 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while washing dishes.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the front counter area. Employee took scoop out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved.
03G-54-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in back area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
33
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. Priority: **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over shredded lettuce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Italian peeled tomatoes stored on the storage shelf.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating while cooking. Coached employee on washing hands.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cooking.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole on garage door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odors inside of the kitchen area coming from the grease trap. Employee cleaned area around grease trap no odors **Corrected On-Site**
36-64-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. Priority: **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
27
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back area wall soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed dirty towel on top of the prep table. Employee replaced towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutting boards stored on the floor next to the mop sink.
24-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky tape next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup located in the back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in clean containers **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream no covered.
08B-12-5
47
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 front counter hand washing sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the front counter hand washing sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed no hot water at the front counter hand washing sink. Operator waiting for parts. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on a dirty shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on a dirty shelf. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed clean pans on a dirty shelf. **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy soiled throughout the kitchen area, runner station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed wall with heavy soiled in the back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled, rice warmer with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled, rice warmer with heavy soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled, rice warmer with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 front counter hand washing sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the front counter hand washing sink **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed outside of the prep reach in cooler with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed outside of the prep reach in cooler with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on a dirty shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on a dirty shelf. **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the front counter area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy soiled throughout the kitchen area, runner station. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on kitchen wall next to the grill, behind microwave - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy soiled throughout the kitchen area, runner station. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the ice cream reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the ice cream reach in freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brownies stored in the front counter reach in cooler no covered. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Stored food not covered. Observed brownies stored in the front counter reach in cooler no covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, calamari being thawed out in standing water inside of the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, calamari being thawed out in standing water inside of the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy soiled throughout the kitchen area, runner station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy soiled throughout the kitchen area, runner station. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled, rice warmer with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled, rice warmer with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 19 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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 front counter hand washing sink
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand washing faucet leaking. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl to dispense cooked rice
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed outside of the prep reach in cooler with heavy soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on a dirty shelf.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on kitchen wall next to the grill, behind microwave
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the ice cream reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled, rice warmer with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean pans.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen two prep reach in cooler with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brownies stored in the front counter reach in cooler no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, calamari being thawed out in standing water inside of the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy soiled throughout the kitchen area, runner station.
36-27-5
35
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager certification under Cedric Kael Olivares expired on 03/15/2023, he has been a manager for more than 6 months.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of Chicha no labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan located in the kitchen area soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep area, **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice no covered inside of the reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink leaking from faucet located in the kitchen area.
29-11-4
37
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of advil, Tylenol on top of the prep table. Employee removed the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice cooker handle with heavy soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling ties, and ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area, **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned spoons no inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef gave a hair net to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments front counter, runner area, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear soybean fry shortening stored in the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located by the back door.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen prep kitchen cooler gasket . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, rice containers no labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocas Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocas Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocas Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bocas Grill.
How does Bocas Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bocas Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Bocas Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bocas Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bocas Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bocas Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bocas Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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