BOCAS GRILL

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the dish machine, three compartment sink and hand wash sink removed from current place on plans and placed elsewhere. Dish machine and three compartment sink is now located across from fridge unit. Hand wash sink is now located across from cook line. A preparation table is now in the place where the three compartment sink used to be. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: Remolding application submitted to plan review. As per Supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez 15 day extension is given. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Remolding application submitted to plan review. As per Supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez 15 day extension is given. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice to rapid chill, also observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding) on racks at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 3 hours, opera add ice bags to rapid chill. Also observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) and cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved all food containers from unit. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed l Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut and washed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Also observed raw swai stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler next to entrance to front counter . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 6 packages of thawed swai filets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); white rice (56F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen are. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable chopper across from dishwasher soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at handwashing sink across from three compartment sink in kitchen area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of flour in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used to cover arepa tray on prep table across from cook line. Wiping cloth was in direct contact with arepas. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

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 6 packages of thawed swai filets not removed from packaging in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table across from cook line. Operator removed cellphone during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soup stored on the floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 105F on table next to cook line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasites destruction available for branding fish served raw in ceviche. Operator contacted vendor and obtained letter during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler bag of raw pork belly stored over containers of sour cream.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler packages of raw beef stored over raw seafoods. Operator began to remove its and stored correctly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station, plantains (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 45 minutes. Operator placed into cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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 at front counter coffee bar, bottle of milk opened and not date marked. As per operator opened the day before. Operator placed date label. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with food containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for front counter hand sink.

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 in walk in cooler several packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not cut open to thaw. Operator began cutting packages open. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in share family restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several prep table cutting boards.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at prep table next to dish area, open cup beverage on prep table next to arepas. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filters.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at dish machine area, 2 containers of frozen raw pork belly stored to thaw. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then washed hands at the 3 compartment sink without soap then proceeded to prepare ice bucket.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the parmesan cheese,reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee preparing condiments by the hand wash sink by the front counter.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the female bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vent above the ware washing area,cookline.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed exterior of bulk rice bin soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with raw beef,located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense parmesan cheese,reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature for reach in cooler,drawer unit at approximately 48F at the time of the inspection, observed lower drawer not closing properly, operator used ice bath to promote cooling.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for both women and unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing sauces stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris. Observed exterior of bulk rice bin soiled with encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep counter by the dish machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male,female bathrooms, not tight fitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen,ware washing area, presently being addressed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops with sliced cheese in the reach in cooler,drawer unit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: cooked yuca portioned (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked mashed potatoes portioned (47°F - Cold Holding), pasta (47°F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked yuca portioned (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked mashed potatoes portioned (47°F - Cold Holding), pasta (47°F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, observed in the womens bathroom.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site