Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BOTECO MIAMI

916 NE 79TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3679543
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13715612
DBPR license2331269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority29-42-4

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: Observed torn gasket in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.