Bocas Grill in Kendall
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12042 Sw 88 St, Kendall, FL 33186Bocas Grill in Kendall has accumulated 204 violations across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; chemical storage violations in at least 4; handwashing and shell stock violations in at least 3 each. Most recent inspections show escalating severity. On August 27, 2025, a complaint-based inspection documented 54 violations including high-priority findings for chemical storage, management awareness, and time-as-control procedures; that same week on August 28, 2025, a follow-up complaint inspection cited additional violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent routine inspection on March 19, 2026 found 21 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and handwashing deficiencies, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bocas Grill in Kendall: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Bocas Grill in Kendall: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections46 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bocas Grill in Kendall: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bocas Grill in Kendall last inspected?
- Bocas Grill in Kendall was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Bocas Grill in Kendall?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bocas Grill in Kendall are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Bocas Grill in Kendall had?
- Bocas Grill in Kendall has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bocas Grill in Kendall find?
- Bocas Grill in Kendall was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Bocas Grill in Kendall ever been shut down?
- No, Bocas Grill in Kendall has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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