BOCAS GRILL MIAMI LAKES
16075 NW 57 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33014 · 786.310.9714
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found, observed 7 live flies landing on orange squeeze machine, located in preparation room located on the back area.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found, observed 7 live flies landing on orange squeeze machine, located in preparation room located on the back area.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche fish.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw ground beef burger in reach in cooler across the cook line, operator properly stored it.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in open reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in open reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (96F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator,located underneath of preparation table, operator reaheated at 165°F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation room.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation room.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Due to battery issues.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Clorox with no label, operator properly labeled it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside sugar container, operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food containers on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored in standing water at 98°F. Operator discarded it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones above preparation line.
Hot holding box interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dished with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less, for less than 4 hours, operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49°F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, for less than 4 hours. Operator removed to walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (122°F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (119°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box, also observed beef empanadas (112°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding display located at the front counter, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased temperature.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones above preparation line.
Hot holding box interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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