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ROCOCOA CAFE & BISTRO

19495 BISCAYNE BLVD · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3385185
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8481608
DBPR license2324047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in prep sink behind front counter and not sanitizing. Advised that dishes must be washed in 3 compartment sink and that the was rinse and sanitize steps must be followed. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of sliced cheese. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Located under prep table. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk freezer with ambient temperature of 48°F. Person in charge stated that he is aware and is awaiting maintenance to repair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.