BOCAO
501 N OLIVE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022032163 | Jun 27, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I printed consumer advisory and operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed c cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator used hand labeled.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container case of plantains on walkin refrigerator floor.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I printed consumer advisory and operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed c cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator used hand labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container case of plantains on walkin refrigerator floor.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles with dressings and oil, not labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in water at 87F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe bottles of oil not labeled.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe chicken, pork, butter, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding). Operate called service.
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. I printed form and operator had employee sign.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in water at 87F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe bottles of oil not labeled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe ice in to go bags in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken above cooked meat. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables, (55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); cooked meat beef (56F); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); eggs (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (54F - Cold Holding) overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked vegetables, (55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); cooked meat beef (56F); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); eggs (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (54F - Cold Holding) overnight. See stop sale
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe leaking pipe at kitchen hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe can of spray paint, and WD40 above dry storage. Operator placed on floor.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe the outer metal of steam table soiled with old food debris.
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.