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ROCOCOA CAFE & BISTRO

19495 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33180
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of sliced cheese. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of sliced cheese. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator stated that he made o payment of $492. Called district office to verify. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: 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 **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil being stored on top of prep table. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator provided invoice and money order showing that he paid for 2023. Advised that license renewal is every 10/1 and he needs to renew last year to become current. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 53B-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. As of 2/19/21. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481608

  • 14-74-7: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
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink. Warning
  • 22-45-4: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
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of sliced cheese. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. Admin Complaint
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Located under prep table. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-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

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8261171

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21. Manager paid for license during time of inspection. License expires 10/1/23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481251

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359225

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris on wall behind oven. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee added. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(39 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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