LOS BOCADOS
7031 NORTH STATE ROAD 7 STE 3B, Parkland FL 33073 · 954-697-3478
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Guajillo Sauce contained cooked guajillo peppers that have been heated and water added date marked 8-7. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023048130 | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $1,100 |
| 2--2023016783 | Mar 17, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels as a food liner
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open and used bottle of water on prep table. Employee removed bottle of water
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastics pots and pans stacked wet.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling where pipes go into ceiling by the rear exits
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies packaged onsite is missing information on label.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler at front counter at cheese (46F - Cold Holding), manager said cheese there a couple of hours. Manager removed cheese from cooler and left cooler empty until maintenance person could arrive.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown beans; (117F - Hot Holding) on the steam table. Manager said it's there three hours, reheated to 171°
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink by walk in cooler. Manager looked at unit soap was full batteries dead.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl being used as a scoop, Manager discarded bowl and replaced with a scoop.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by the rear exit has holes in the ceiling tiles from pipes where pipes going into ceiling.
Food stored on floor. An ice stick used to cool food by inserting ice stick into food was on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager removed ice stick and put in three compartment sink to be washed
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand washing sink in kitchen. Management moved garbage can
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl was being used instead of scoop for the flour. Manager discarded bowl.
Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on prep table ready to be cut with stickers still attached. Manager washed and removed stickers before cutting
Jan 8, 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
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being use instead of a scoop. Cook discarded bowl
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working in the kitchen not wearing hats/hair restraints. Employees corrected by wearing hats, hair restraints and were reminded that hair restraints must be worn when preparing food and working in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted at time of inspection
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door standup cooler at cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (45F - Cold Holding), manager moved all item to walk in cooler and called for maintenance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking sink. Manager moved garbage can
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. Form emailed
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.
Employee phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at zero ppm. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef refilled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer, chef picked up
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open and used bottles of water in cooler. Chef discarded drink
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using sink and surface sanitizer for sanitizer buckets. Operator unable to provide specific test kit
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave building then re enter establishment and handle clean wares from dishwasher without first washing hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Guajillo Sauce contained cooked guajillo peppers that have been heated and water added date marked 8-7. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (94°F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (94°F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (89°F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table for 2 hours. Operator states item is reheated in stove and placed in steam table. Water of steam table temped at 98°F. Operator removed items and reheated to 165°F and moved to main steam table. Operator removed steam table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by linen bags and employee personal bag. Operator removed items and made accessible
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using sink and surface sanitizer for sanitizer buckets. Operator unable to provide specific test kit
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored in 1 door flip top cook line cooler, operator discarded
Food stored on floor.bin of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils being held in standing water of 94°F at steam table. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensils and discarded water
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths. Establishment uses Sink and surface sanitizer for wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide specific test kit
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass left side: avocado with sour cream (47°F); shredded cheese (49°F); cojita cheese base sauce (46°F); crema (45°F); salsa (47°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items have been in unit overnight and not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass left side: avocado with sour cream (47°F); shredded cheese (49°F); cojita cheese base sauce (46°F); crema (45°F); salsa (47°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items have been in unit overnight and not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked mushrooms 11:50 cooling for 20 minutes (84°F - Cooling); cooked mushrooms (12:35) (81°F - Cooling). Being held on speed rack on cook Iine at room temperature. Operator of moved pans to walk in
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink outside of walk-in cooler blocked by keg, linen bags. Operator made accessible
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths. Establishment uses Sink and surface sanitizer for wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide specific test kit
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/ Operator unable to provide proof of CFM
Food stored on floor. Raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
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.