Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

BOCCACCINO CAFE AND PIZZERIA

401 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
5 High Priority
Dec 12, 2023
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

22-45-4

Detail 22504053

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher wash and rinse dishware, no sanitizing before putting dishware on drying rack. Reviewed proper dishwashing procedures with operator. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22504056

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-04-5

Detail 22504052

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cantaloupe on speed rack inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22504055

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over deli ham inside lowboy cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 22504054

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 200ppm) in kitchen. Reviewed proper sanitizer procedures with operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22504051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, in kitchen.

05-08-4

Detail 22504047

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

51-11-4

Detail 22504049

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks stored unsecured in front counter area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22504048

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Observed bucket of red sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. 2) Observed frying oil cartons stored on floor in kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 22504050

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops stored inside flour and sugar bins in kitchen, handles in contact with food. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 22149519

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed watermelon inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22149518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed home fries (88°F - Cold Holding); sausage links (71°F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Foods were held out of temperature for approximately 1hr. Educated operator on proper cold and hot holding. Operator put foods on flat top grill to reheat to 135°F or above. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 22149525

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22149522

Intermediate - 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. Emailed bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22149521

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22149523

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks stored unsecured at server station.

06-09-1

Detail 22149527

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed raw sea bass thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, inside walk-in cooler. Educated operator on proper thawing method. Operator cut holes in packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22149526

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole at bottom of back exit door.

36-17-5

Detail 22149520

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on floor at cook line.

10-08-5

Detail 22149528

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice bin at server station. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22149524

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles stored inside flour and sugar bin in kitchen; handles in contact with foods. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 16

03D-01-5

Detail 21721503

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table opposite cookline, house marinara (98-104F - Cooling). Per manager completed cooking more than 2 hrs ago. Manager moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

01B-01-4

Detail 21721505

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three #10 cans pasta sauce on shelf by back door by restrooms.

08A-02-6

Detail 21721509

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, containers of raw chicken above tubes of raw ground beef. Manager inverted for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21721498

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On prep table opposite cookline, garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding). Per manager out of cooler 1.5 hrs. Manager returned to cooler to rechill. Recommended putting under time control. 2) in fliptop upper cooler, feta cheese (42-54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (40-56F - Cold Holding); cut romaine leaves (55F - Cold Holding). Items overstocked or held above chill line in unit. Per manager all items in unit less than 2 hrs. Overstocked portions removed and items above chill line moved to reach in cooler to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21721501

Intermediate - 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. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21721499

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Philip Tsiklis 9-10-2016 Prometric Receipt provided of class scheduled for mid February. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21721502

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

53B-01-5

Detail 21721511

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 21721512

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle on shelf by back door beside restrooms. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21721504

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage area in side hallway and above walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21721508

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on A/C vent above server station and on return air vents at both hood systems. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21721500

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating beside front fliptop unit. Employee moved to dining area with food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21721497

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses on shelf with dry spices opposite dish machine. Employee removed bags. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21721506

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil inside back door.

12B-13-4

Detail 21721507

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unopened employee canned beverage in pizza station cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21721510

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and cornmeal behind front counter not labeled. Employee labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 21639271

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed manager certification for Philip Tsiklis expired 09/10/21. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21639266

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: No chemical test kit provided. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21639268

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Three Ceiling tiles, above walk in coolerwalk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same, Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21639270

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -one broken tile, dining room area, above seating chairs, next to dry storage and office Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21639265

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vents by -cook line -coffee station -pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same, Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21639267

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Broken tile in front of dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21639264

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 4/Broken tiles -In front of dishwasher -In front of triple sink. -by cook line, in front of prep station Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21639269

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Seating on bucket, employee removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same, Time Extended

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

12A-09-4

Detail 20926252

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked regular eggs and continue working on the cook line without washing hands. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.

53A-03-7

Detail 20926251

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-37-1

Detail 20926248

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer

53B-01-5

Detail 20926259

Intermediate - 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.

02D-02-4

Detail 20926257

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container of flour, container of farina. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20926250

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20926256

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Three Ceiling tiles, above walk in coolerwalk in cooler

36-32-5

Detail 20926258

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -one broken tile, dining room area, above seating chairs, next to dry storage and office Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20926253

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vents by -cook line -coffee station -pizza station

36-22-4

Detail 20926249

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Broken tile in front of dishwasher

36-17-5

Detail 20926244

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 4/Broken tiles -In front of dishwasher -In front of triple sink. -by cook line, in front of prep station Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20926246

Basic - Food stored on floor. WIF, 4 container of calamari 1 bag of shrimps. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20926247

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20926254

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Two containers of flours. -pizza station -cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20926245

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher .

42-01-4

Detail 20926255

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Seating on bucket, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20403375

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packages of smoked salmon over portion lasagna, items were inverted Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 20403373

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20403372

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse knife and another employee get pitcher of water from hand sink. Instructed employees to use 3 compartment and prep sink. Employee did as instructed Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20403366

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, by 3 compartment sink. Towels were provided

36-32-5

Detail 20403368

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining room and over dry storage near office, Ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler

06-09-1

Detail 20403370

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen Package mahi and salmon thawed overnight in walk in cooler, employees began to take out of package Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 20403369

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair, on cookline and by wall by back door Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20403367

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tubes of ground beef on sheet pans not 6 inches off floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20403371

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, on oven door on cookline. Utensils were removed Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20403374

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, fliptop unit next to stove