BOCAO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
2097 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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 eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler -observed raw chicken breast in pan stored in walk in cooler above other meats , employee moved the eggs and chicken breast to the bottom shelves . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas at 120f hot holding in front counter area for under 30 minutes the cook reheated food to 200f **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean glasses , employee moved all chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided signage to manager **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen missing soap , employee placed soap at sink . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on the menu or the restaurant walls , provided consumer advisory sign , and discussed the importance of consumer advisory with manager **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans in drying area not inverted, employee inverted the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in storage room , employee raised the items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.in food prep area
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sight in bathrooms manager hung up signs in bathrooms **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.