Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens
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16075 Nw 57 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens has accumulated 313 violations across 31 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including management awareness failures in multiple inspections (February 2026, July 2022), employee health policy and reporting violations spanning from July 2022 through September 2023, proper hand and arm washing violations (February 2026, July 2022), improper cooking temperatures (September 2023, February 2023, July 2022), and repeated time-as-control violations most recently in February 2026. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on March 6, 2017, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the back area was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied status following a Warning Issued on February 26, 2026 for 33 violations including seven high-priority findings in management awareness, hand washing, food source approval, food contact surfaces, and time-as-control practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 6 inspections59 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections68 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens had?
- Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens find?
- Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bocas Grill Miami Lakes in Miami Gardens operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Dominga Tropical (2017).
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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).
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.
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