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BOCAS GRILL

Based on 7 health inspections, BOCAS GRILL in KENDALL has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3399 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33122
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505891

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed l **Time Extended**
  • 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice to rapid chill, also observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding) on racks at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 3 hours, opera add ice bags to rapid chill. Also observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) and cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved all food containers from unit. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504372

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 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 thawed swai fillets still on ROP packages at walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food with no hair restraints at expo area. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers not stored 6 inches off floor at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk case stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 units at cook line. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack across stove at kitchen area. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour white bin container not identified with common name at kitchen area, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut tomatoes, also observed raw ground beef stored above raw fish fillets on rack at walk in cooler, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at expo area changing tasks and no changed gloves, coached employees on proper procedures. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice to rapid chill, also observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled onion cutter by dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490517

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the parmesan cheese,reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee preparing condiments by the hand wash sink by the front counter.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then washed hands at the 3 compartment sink without soap then proceeded to prepare ice bucket.

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8489685

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383363

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice,at the cookline. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 for raw salmon,ROP packaged located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled,walk in cooler. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(3,443 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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