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BOCATTO

12000 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 120, Miami FL 33181 · 6452404905

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336482
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo salsa 47°F as per employee less than 1.5/hr. Employee seated the pico-salsa on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection 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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the sugar bucket.
Basic/14-01-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in cooler. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauces not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled not plan review. Some new es were added in kitchen area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2026 · On 1/21/2026 at the time of the callback inspection as per operator he is working with the plan review. He need a time extension. Time Extended
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. ROP Fish no longer frozen.
High priority/03G-05-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies inside the handwashing sink. Employee removed them.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled not plan review. Some new es were added in kitchen area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP: Fish, prosciutto, chicken, cooked rice.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo salsa 47°F as per employee less than 1.5/hr. Employee seated the pico-salsa on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container with Quaternary sanitizer in it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in it.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup not handle ins flour container. Employee removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease and food debris under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door handle. Employee removed it.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soil.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door self locking door in disrepair.
Basic/35B-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall above triple sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 23, 2025□ 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · 0n 1/23/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. Warning Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · 0n 1/23/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in disrepair. All food items seating in ice. Manager waiting technician to arrive.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · 0n 1/23/2025 at the time of the callback inspection technician was working on it. Time Extended
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water in the entire establishment.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks no secured. Manager secured them.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in disrepair. All food items seating in ice. Manager waiting technician to arrive.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the lobby by restrooms doors. As per manager A/C was leaking, but was already fixed. Employee started to clean up.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside the ice machine,
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on top of the triple sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer solution bottle in it. Manager removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Forward was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Advised manager, she stored it in a clean container with water135°F.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.