BOIA DE
5205 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 305-967-8866
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 flies flying around in dry storage room.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on equipment on shelf to the right of three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen and bar area.
Food stored outside. Observed granita stored in vertical chest freezer outside of back exit door. Operator stored granita in unit inside establishment during time of inspection.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor below three compartment sink.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Employee put more water Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container stored on reach in cooler under coffee machine not date marked. Manager labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled across cook line.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers with wet nesting at dry storage by three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall by storage entrance.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used as a liner for cooked lamb container at reach in cooler storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clams tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw beef tartare and kanpachi Crudo in the menu not identified as a raw. Manager marked all menus with asterisks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near ice machine at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Above prep area ware washing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed utensils and clean containers not properly air dried at storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at storage dry area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at coffee station. Observed salt container with no labeled at prep table by pasta station.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dishwasher machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at storage dry area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above at dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink near three compartment sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter area.
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer 145F.
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.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer 145F.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 flies flying around in dry storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (66F - Cold Holding); polenta (64F - Cold Holding) items sitting out on counter on cooks line, spoke to operator about adding items to time as a public health control, items are served in less than 1 hour.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soapy water next to cut onions on prep table, operator moved soapy water.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams.
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 being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tomatoes and polenta cooling on rack at room temperature.
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.
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 tile missing. 4 tiles missing in dry storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on clean dish rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over clean utensils where employee polishes glasses.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food with fork inside on shelf above prep and in dry storage room above cooking oil.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of salt box in dry storage.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Doorway at dry storage the wood is not sealed.
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.