BOCAS GRILL
3399 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33122
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor. **Time Extended**
- 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. **Time Extended**
- 03G-54-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **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. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. without a HACCP plan approved - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. without a HACCP plan approved **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By back area back door.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents soiled throughout the back area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while washing dishes.
- 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 cellphone on top of the prep table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen area floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the front counter area. Employee took scoop out. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved.
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in back area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored eggs on a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
- 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. Establishment use a vacuum sealed machine for chicken, meat, for more than 48 hours with not a HACCP plan approved. without a HACCP plan approved
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Stefany Vergara expired on 04/22/24.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front counter area hand washing sink hot water running at 79 F for more than 5 minutes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. Priority: **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cooking.
- 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 cellphone on top of prep table
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole on garage door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the kitchen floor.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odors inside of the kitchen area coming from the grease trap. Employee cleaned area around grease trap no odors **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under prep cooler in the kitchen area. Priority: **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Italian peeled tomatoes stored on the storage shelf.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating while cooking. Coached employee on washing hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over shredded lettuce.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).