BOTECO MIAMI
916 NE 79TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of Bengay on dry spice rack. Operator removed and placed in first aid kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed mosquito repellent on shelf above hookah items. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above washed potato in walk in cooler. Operator removed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on table above wiping cloths and food cooking equipment. Observed fire extinguisher spray above triple sink on dry dish rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. As per operator, breaker has already been purchased. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry dish and food racks throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 remodel in establishment not matching plans on file. Observed outside bathrooms added, observed hookah bar area with no hand sink. Observed "new office" used as dry storage. Observed reach in freezer added next to walk in cooler, and observed reach in cooler added to prep cooler across walk in/ reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all e,player certificates expired; 09-20-25. Diego, frank, Matheus, Andre, Arlen, Markel. **Warning**
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Operator had employee begin cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler drawers under cook line no longer working. As per operator, used as dish storage. No TCS foods stored inside. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in next to water heater. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind and under bar equipment. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area near warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler across freezer. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above cook line. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.