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BOCAS HOUSE

10200 NW 25 ST SUITE A 101 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3617325
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13540233
DBPR license2335088

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority9 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection Observed krab stick (60F – Cold Holding); salmon cubes (53F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (56F – Cold Holding); tuna cubes (55F – Cold Holding) at Salad/Ceviche statio. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#15High Priority29-42-4

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 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 9

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter area blocked by a chair. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection did observed Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter area blocked by a chair. **Time Extended**

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot and electric strip stored in the unit at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot and electric strip stored in the unit at front counter. **Time Extended**

#18Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Carlos Arango and not proof of food manager certificate. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Carlos Arango and not proof of food manager certificate. **Time Extended**

#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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/ **Time Extended**

#20Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. **Time Extended**

#22Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 a new dinning area added without plans been submitted. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. **Time Extended**

#24Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At the time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater area, also over 3 compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater area, also over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over water dome auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over water dome auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top unit bottom door broken and completely unhinged, not food products stored in it. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top unit bottom door broken and completely unhinged, not food products stored in it. **Time Extended**

#6Basic51-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit/entrance. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit/entrance. **Time Extended**

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk-in cooler entrance, and other spot in the kitchen floor – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of call inspection observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk-in cooler entrance, and other spot in the kitchen floor **Time Extended**

#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed soiled gasket nearby the entrance of walk-in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of call inspection observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed soiled gasket nearby the entrance of walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**

#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.