Bocas Grill Miami Lakes
16075 NW 57 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333902
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed multiple bottles of water stored in ice used for customers drink.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.
See stop sale. Observed multiple bottles of water stored in ice used for customers drink.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Ceviche not identify on the new menu. Operator marked with red star.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Randi, Debbie, Yailen with more than 2 months of being hired.
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sugar containers located at the bar station.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed in use utensils in standing water at 84°F, operator discarded the water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing spoons in three compartment located at the bar station, with no sanitation solution. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink, with quaternary solution 200 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles.
Observed employee dry glasses with a cloth at the bar station, also employee dry plastic container with a cloth at the dishwasher machine area. Instructed operator regarding the procedure.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.