BOCAS GRILL
12042 SW 88 ST · KENDALL · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High 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**
12A-09-4High 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**
01B-02-5High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled onion cutter by dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
32-11-5Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
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 thawed swai fillets still on ROP packages at walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food with no hair restraints at expo area. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – 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-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed milk case stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 units at cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack across stove at kitchen area. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – 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**
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:11 AM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.