BOCA KITCHEN BAR AND MARKET
358 N PARK AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407-636-7022
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects on potato cutter next to dish area 10 small flying insects around walls in prep station and hand wash sink Total: 14 small flying insects
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024038420 | May 14, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pulled pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda nozzles at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing birthdates on all certificates
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers at dish area
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area. Operator removed labels during inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet Hand wash sink at cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution 300ppm quaternary
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to upstairs prep station
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. BAR 00ppm chlorine. operator will used main dishwasher to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects on potato cutter next to dish area 10 small flying insects around walls in prep station and hand wash sink Total: 14 small flying insects
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash sink at cook line blocked with trash cans. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to upstairs prep station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside flour container. Operator discarded
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line reach in cooler next to oven
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris next to ice shaver machine
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 115F and corn 110F operator reheated to 165F
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line hand wash sink. Operator added new batteries
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside flour
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch over food at reach in cooler at prep station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook
Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance
Feb 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cook line handwash sink blocked with trash can
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added tables and server station located in first floor. They removed walk in cooler and converted to prep station located in second floor.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook
Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand wash sink located at Bar and server station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Operator transferred to prep sink under running water
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cook line handwash sink blocked with trash can
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added tables and server station located in first floor. They removed walk in cooler and converted to prep station located in second floor.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook
Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand wash sink located at Bar and server station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Operator transferred to prep sink under running water
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cook line handwash sink blocked with trash can
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added tables and server station located in first floor. They removed walk in cooler and converted to prep station located in second floor.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook
Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand wash sink located at Bar and server station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Operator transferred to prep sink under running water
May 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 2 pints of house made bacon dressing and 1 pint of house made Cesar dressing date marked 4/20 Operator discarded
Food not properly protected from contamination during preparation. Pizza area lacking sneeze guard protection from potential customer contamination.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Pork chops in walk in cooler with no label
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Facility offers Cod fish on the menu but is using Haddock.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer with accumulation of food debris
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table next to spices
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back exit door in kitchen
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Facility offers "hand cut chop from Double C Bar Ranch" but is using beef skirt steak from Sysco.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First floor walk in cooler with soiled shelves
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in second floor with no label
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Date missing from the tag
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over veggies
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler sautee top; calamari (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); bottom, salmon (45F - Cold Holding) Front counter; butter (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Up stairs cooler, butter 45° oysters ambient 45° beef 46° unit is frozen over operator is using ice on some items Repair tech has been called for service
Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Date missing from the tag
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Line hand sink
Equipment in poor repair. Basket damaged
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters no last date served Oysters tags not in chronological order
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station engaged in food prep
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cooks line has food debris
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For raw shrimp used in ceviche
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hard boiled eggs,cut tomatoes cooked brussels sprouts, cut mushrooms and tuna all temping between 49F-54F per operator they were in the reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs,cut tomatoes cooked brussels sprouts, cut mushrooms and tuna all temping between 49F-54F per operator they were in the reach in cooler overnight
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters no last date served Oysters tags not in chronological order
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at main bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour at dry storage area upstairs has bowl instead of scoop
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at downstairs walk in cooler is soiled by the fans
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bags stored above prep table and storage area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station engaged in food prep
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at pizza station not keeping temperature Reach in cooler at cooks line across from flat top grill
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at raw oyster bar stored on top of menu at bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with rice at upstairs storage area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cooks line has food debris
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on cooks line stored next to butter plates
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored over ready to eat spinach in walk-in cooler at cooks line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.