BODEGA BROTHERS
8344 GARDEN RD STE G, Riviera Beach FL 33404 · 631-704-6728
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (43-50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; foods overstocked; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; smaller portions made
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022004182 | Dec 15, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2017038843 | Jul 21, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | $320 |
| 2--2016030609 | Jun 28, 2016 | May 24, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2015027873 | May 21, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) fixed to 100 ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee doing dishes and than started to work with foods before washing hands; educated; employee washed hands;
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and ground beef not commercially packaged over fries not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line; Advised to store properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over carrots and potatoes in cooler at prep station; stored properly
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (43-50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; foods overstocked; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; smaller portions made
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- plastic bowl used to dispense cut up vegetables and seasoning at cook line; removed
Food stored on floor. Bucket of seasoning on the floor at cook line; advised to store properly
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiping gloved hands numerous times on soiled apron and continuing to make foods without washing hands and changing gloves; manager educated and employee washed hands;
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and ground beef over cooked foods - all not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at front line; stored properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fries in cooler at cook line; stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (119F - Hot Holding); smashed plantains (90F - Hot Holding); in steam table at front counter; food out if temperature for approximately 30 minutes; advised operator to used deeper pans and add more water in steam table; operator placed food to be reheated to 165 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink; provided
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. Emailed and printed during inspection
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At freezer portioned containers of raw shrimp over ice to be served in drinks to the public. Operator moved raw shrimp below ice.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; Cooked chick peas (120F - Cooling 1:03pm/104F - Cooling 1:40pm). Operator stated cooling for one hour, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink (Quaternary 0ppm), operator corrected to 200 ppm
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employees training expired on 1/6/2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At back of premise spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Operator corrected by labeling the bottle as containing bleach
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.