BOCAS GRILL MIAMI LAKES

Name: BOCAS GRILL MIAMI LAKES
Address: 16075 NW 57 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33014, US
Rating: 65.2

16075 NW 57 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014

License #2333902

🍽️ American ℹ️

65.2 Grade F / 100

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September 21, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BOCAS GRILL MIAMI LAKES in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 9 critical, 7 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] 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.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Randi, Debbie, Yailen with more than 2 months of being hired.
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed multiple bottles of water stored in ice used for customers drink.
[21-27-4] 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.
[16-13-5] 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.
[02B-01-5] 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.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 84°F, operator discarded the water.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers located at the bar station.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside sugar container, operator removed it.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food containers on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored in standing water at 98°F. Operator discarded it.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found, observed 7 live flies landing on orange squeeze machine, located in preparation room located on the back area.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche fish.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw ground beef burger in reach in cooler across the cook line, operator properly stored it.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in open reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in open reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (96F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator,located underneath of preparation table, operator reaheated at 165°F.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation room.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation room.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Due to battery issues.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Clorox with no label, operator properly labeled it.