Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

BOTECO MIAMI

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755668
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13821445
DBPR license2331269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High 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. Next to inside bathrooms and beers storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

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Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: Still no soap at hand sink at bar. **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – 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 employee training expired for Diego, Christina, Carmen, Jhoana expired 2025. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: Observed employee training expired for Diego, Christina, Carmen, Jhoana expired 2025. **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with soap at hand sink kitchen not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at outside bathrooms and inside bathrooms. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

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 drawers under cook line used as a storage for plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at bar area floor. Observed standing water on floor by ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line across three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. Observed fans at kitchen and ware washing area soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: Observed hoods soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across freezer by walk in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line and prep area kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.