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 dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466183
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777180
DBPR license2331269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler.

#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area. Observed metal colander and plastic jar inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At bar area.

#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator set up three compartment sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen near exit door.

#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice at bar area.

#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near stoves.

#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located near fryer machine.

#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near fryer machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.