BOTECO MIAMI
916 NE 79TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
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 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Observed plans submitted, ongoing with plan review division. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Observed all food handler training expired; 09/20/25: Diego, frank, Matheus, Andre, Arlen, Markel. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Operator had employee begin cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in next to water heater. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in cooler across cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind and under bar equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area near warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-36-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler across freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
38-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:22 PM.
Violation category totals
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.