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BOCASA GOURMET

4709 SW 72 AVE, Miami FL 33155 · 3057665310

Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT2330079
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles broken inside kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site.
Basic/33-01-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
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Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block storing knives. Operator discarded the box.
Basic/14-55-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of bay door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valve is closed outside near back entrance door.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose stored in three compartment sink. Employee removed hose.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans wet nesting on shelf at ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in employee bathroom no handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.