BOTECO MIAMI
916 NE 79TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw turkey box stored over a box of green leaves by walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored over RTE desserts container across steam table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); raw hamburger (54F – Cold Holding); raw chicken skewers (52F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (53F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator prepared less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (53F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding) across cook line. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – – 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 remodelation, observed ice machine stored outside no hand sink at back of establishment. Observed back of establishment office now is a storage with reach in freezers. Observed storage room in the plans now made a bathroom right side of building. Observed small bar outside back of building used as a storage. No plans submitted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
Basic 10
24-26-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean ice buckets for served to customers stored on floor by kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cups not inverted at bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by ware washing area and back door exit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
24-18-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils surface up stored inside a container across walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
25-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo bowls and boxes not inverted above three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.