BOCAS GRILL

dba BOCAS GRILL KENDALL LLC

About this restaurant

Bocas Grill is a seating restaurant with 38 seats located at 12042 SW 88th St in Kendall. The establishment serves Latin American cuisine and is described as providing a cozy and welcoming space. According to web sources, the restaurant operates Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and offers menu items featuring grilled proteins and traditional Latin American dishes.

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Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address: 12042 SW 88 ST
KENDALL, FL 33186
Phone: 305.699.1796
DBPR District: District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code): Lake (code 35)
Seating: 38 seats

License

License Number: SEA2330950
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Mar 19, 2026

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Mar 19, 2026	Routine - Food	Warning Issued	2	3	4	9
Violations Found H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records I · V31 ×3 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 10906080 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 28, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	0	4	5
Violations Found H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13505891 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Aug 27, 2025	Complaint Full	Warning Issued	4	5	14	23
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V02 ×2 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V05 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 ×3 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V32 Proper sanitizing Improper sanitizing solution or procedures I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13504372 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full