Bolay
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Bolay stretching back to 2022. Bolay was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bolay's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles in ware wash and kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not printed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup on prep table where sink is. Operator removed during inspection. Observed cup on dry food rack in kitchen. Operator tossed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation on wall where soda syrups are. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage and dish racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty ceiling vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation behind water heater and ice bin. Observed dust accumulation behind dry dish rack in ware wash.
36-27-5
58
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box under prep table, as per operator for less than 45 mins. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. Operator cleaned up floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over single service utensil self serve counter by soda machine. Operator unplugged device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed some of the products that are under time control with no time mark. Operator time marked the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +400ppm). Manager added water to reach 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the establishment offer steak not completely cooked (as per the manager internal temperature 120°F) with no consumer advisory present. The consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard preparing food in kitchen area.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on shelf by three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters for ice machine no record when were changed.
29-28-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator sent the ice scoop to be cleaned and sanitized . **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100 ppm). Operated changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter.
29-49-6
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dishwasher machine temperature at 195°F.
22-59-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted above three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100 ppm). Operator changed the quaternary sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot holding unit fish (127F - Hot Holding); steak (121F - Hot Holding). Operator will reheat the food **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the preparation area hand wash sink obstructed with a movable cart. Cart was 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. Per operator fish was being thawed under running water. Operator will remove the ROP package.
06-09-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed a fork at the self service counter with the FCS out. Operator removed the fork. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
61
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dishwashing machine rinse temp 174.7 Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired
22-56-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the can opener blade soiled
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bolay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bolay on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bolay?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bolay.
How does Bolay compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bolay most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bolay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bolay have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bolay 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 Bolay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bolay is inspected around two times per year on average.
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