BOCAS HOUSE
10200 NW 25 ST SUITE A 101 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab stick (45F – Cold Holding); salmon cubes (51F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); tuna cubes (44F – Cold Holding) at Salad/Ceviche station, as per manager for less than 4 hours, manager requested staff to place bags of ice over the products for rapid cooling.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 9
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter area blocked by a chair.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot and electric strip stored in the unit at front counter.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Carlos Arango and not proof of food manager certificate.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers.
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 a new dinning area added without plans been submitted.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked pork trays of croquettes made at home not labeled with date marks.
Basic 19
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at white rice cooker.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater area, also over 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled gasket all throughout kitchen prep area and dishwasher.
06-09-1Basic – 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 barramundi fillet tuna steaks thawing bin in ROP bags bearing the label label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over water dome auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top unit bottom door broken and completely unhinged, not food products stored in it.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed additional seating added to the location not reported.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit/entrance.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at dry storage under racks.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk-in cooler entrance, and other spot in the kitchen floor
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed precooked pork belly thawing at room temperature, temperature tested at 40°F, staff relocated it to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed soiled gasket over dishwasher/serving area at the kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream tub uncovered at reach-in freezer front counter area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed soiled gasket nearby the entrance of walk-in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.