BOCAS GRILL
3399 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33122
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of flour in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used to cover arepa tray on prep table across from cook line. Wiping cloth was in direct contact with arepas. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 packages of thawed swai filets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table across from cook line. Operator removed cellphone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soup stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 105F on table next to cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut and washed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Also observed raw swai stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler next to entrance to front counter . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 packages of thawed swai filets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); white rice (56F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen are. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable chopper across from dishwasher soiled.
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at handwashing sink across from three compartment sink in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler several packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not cut open to thaw. Operator began cutting packages open. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in share family restroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several prep table cutting boards.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at prep table next to dish area, open cup beverage on prep table next to arepas. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filters.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at dish machine area, 2 containers of frozen raw pork belly stored to thaw. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasites destruction available for branding fish served raw in ceviche. Operator contacted vendor and obtained letter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler bag of raw pork belly stored over containers of sour cream.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler packages of raw beef stored over raw seafoods. Operator began to remove its and stored correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station, plantains (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 45 minutes. Operator placed into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at front counter coffee bar, bottle of milk opened and not date marked. As per operator opened the day before. Operator placed date label. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with food containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for front counter hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).