Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2097 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater has been emergency-closed once, on September 7, 2018, for roach activity. Across 22 inspections between 2018 and April 2026, the facility accumulated 155 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the last 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 4 of the last 6, and food condition violations in 4 of the last 6. The facility has incurred $800 in fines across two disciplinary actions. A fire safety violation was documented on November 7, 2025, when an exit path was blocked by a table; the manager relocated the table on site. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026, identified 12 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, consumer advisory, proper hand/arm washing) but was closed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 7, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018058478 | $400.00 | Sep 24, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018050846 | $400.00 | Sep 7, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
- Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater last shut down?
- Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater was last shut down on September 7, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater find?
- Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater been fined?
- Bocao Bakery and Restaurant in Clearwater has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Nearby Establishments to Bocao Bakery and Restaurant
Poor Inspection Records Near Clearwater
Stories You May Have Missed Clearwater
Clearwater Italian Restaurant Stayed Open With 6 High-Severity Violations, Including Unapproved Food Source
Fresca Italian Kitchen in Clearwater racked up 6 high-severity violations May 1, including food from unapproved sources …
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Bocao Bakery and Restaurant. How we collect and verify this data.