BOCAS GRILL DORAL
10201 NW 58 ST UNIT 108
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over/side of walk-in freezer area and near three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed over/side of walk-in freezer area and near three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed over/side of walk-in freezer area and near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair across from grill near wok station and reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair across from flat grill. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair across from grill near wok station and reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair across from flat grill **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair across from grill near wok station and reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair across from flat grill. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 53A-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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over/side of walk-in freezer area and near three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed over/side of walk-in freezer area and near three compartment sink **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair across from grill near wok station and reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair across from flat grill. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair across from grill near wok station and reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair across from flat grill **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw salmon stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed box of beef stored on floor at walk **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 53A-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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 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**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef, raw chicken, and raw fish with no HACCP approved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef, raw chicken, and raw fish with no HACCP approved. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over/side of walk-in freezer area and near three compartment sink. Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean metal pot stored on floor at shelf near preparation area. Pot was removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting boards at grills area grooved. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gaskets in disrepair across from grill near wok station and reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair across from flat grill. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw salmon stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for rice touching rice at storage container at kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar handwashing sink. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice at walk-in cooler not covered. Coached kitchen manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 10 pieces of Swai packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging fully defrosted at reach-in cooler across from flat grills. Coached manager on correct procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 pieces of Swai, packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging, fully defrosted at reach-in cooler across from flat grills. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Milk (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); queso blanco (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); queso blanco (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 53A-05-6: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/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwashing sink. Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef, raw chicken, and raw fish with no HACCP approved. Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed kitchen manager not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing at kitchen area and next to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board at kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at flat grill area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on filter located behind ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection for chlorine sanitizer used at kitchen dish machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates/bowls stored on top shelf not kept inverted, above steam table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023. Manager received current license via email, dated October 1, 2024. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water nestled in bowls not stored inverted to allow equipment to properly air dry, located towards back kitchen area.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system located above kitchen cookline.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 88F located at wok station.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers ceviche using "swai" which is served raw, no parasite destruction letter provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a squeeze bottle containing nata/cream sauce at (48F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of cooler unit, less than 4 hours. Advised to store squeeze bottle in ice to rapidly lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection for chlorine sanitizer used at kitchen dish machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust in vents above walk in cooler.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above front steam table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed yellow corn and boxes of seabass stored on floor in Walk in Freezer.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Located at reach in cooler across from cook line, less than 4 hours. Advised manager to submerge food containers in ice to lower to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located in kitchen. Manager provided soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle near kitchen ice machine not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 788-5055
Website: http://bocasgrill.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(5,203 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025