BOCAO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
2097 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-221-9946
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/01/25. Reviewed with manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018058478 | Sep 24, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2018050846 | Sep 7, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm run three times. Manager changed the sanitizer bucket. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fully cooked shrimp) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager rearranged food
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( heavy cream) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food..
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler at beverage station. Manager labeled milk
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing and front counter areas. Manager labeled spray bottle
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in men's restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Purse and jacket stored with food on shelf in storage room. Employee relocated personal items
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler -observed raw chicken breast in pan stored in walk in cooler above other meats, employee moved the eggs and chicken breast to the bottom shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas at 120f hot holding in front counter area for under 30 minutes the cook reheated food to 200f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean glasses, employee moved all chemicals.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided signage to manager
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen missing soap, employee placed soap at sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on the menu or the restaurant walls, provided consumer advisory sign, and discussed the importance of consumer advisory with manager
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans in drying area not inverted, employee inverted the pans.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in storage room, employee raised the items off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.in food prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sight in bathrooms manager hung up signs in bathrooms
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Blocked By Table, manager relocated table, For reporting purposes only.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in freezers in kitchen. Reviewed with manager safe food storage. Emailed Safe Food Storage handout in Spanish to manager -Raw animal food (raw chicken and raw seafood) stored over or with unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager -Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( peppers and mayonnaise) in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed ice scoop
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in food prep area. Reviewed with manager
Clean equipment/utensils ( large pots ) not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in cook line area. Reviewed with manager
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/01/25. Reviewed with manager.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in food prep area. Reviewed with manager
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. Reviewed with manager
Clean equipment/utensils ( large pots ) not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in cook line area. Reviewed with manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager
Food ( containers of oil ) stored on floor in cook line area Dry rice on floor in storage room. Bottles of water on floor in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. Reviewed with manager. Bucket placed under leak temporarily
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.