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BOTECO MIAMI

BOTECO MIAMI has 7 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 1.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

916 Northeast 79th Street
Miami, Florida, 33138
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13568185

  • 24-26-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean ice buckets for served to customers stored on floor by kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cups not inverted at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by ware washing area and back door exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils surface up stored inside a container across walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo bowls and boxes not inverted above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw turkey box stored over a box of green leaves by walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored over RTE desserts container across steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken skewers (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator prepared less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding) across cook line. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - 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 remodelation, observed ice machine stored outside no hand sink at back of establishment. Observed back of establishment office now is a storage with reach in freezers. Observed storage room in the plans now made a bathroom right side of building. Observed small bar outside back of building used as a storage. No plans submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923592

  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean ice buckets for served to customers stored on floor by kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cups not inverted at bar area. Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean tongs stored above hand sink by kitchen exposed to splash. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at bar area. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under ware washing area. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by ware washing area and back door exit. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed green mix leaves container stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed a bag of beans stored on floor by storage. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor by bar area. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back storage. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one tong stored at oven handle at kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across walk in cooler. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils surface up stored inside a container across walk in cooler. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo bowls and boxes not inverted above three compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across cook line. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths by prep area across walk in cooler. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at bar area. Observed salt container not labeled at cook line. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw turkey box stored over a box of green leaves by walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored over RTE desserts container across steam table. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken skewers (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator prepared less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at prep area across cook line. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a brush stored inside hand sink across cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area. Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 remodelation, observed ice machine stored outside no hand sink at back of establishment. Observed back of establishment office now is a storage with reach in freezers. Observed storage room in the plans now made a bathroom right side of building. Observed small bar outside back of building used as a storage. No plans submitted. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef kibe and pico de gallo prepared day prior not date marked. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled by ware washing area. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745683

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door handle broken. Observed reach in cooler pull up door in disrepair across cook line.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of back exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic bowls not inverted on shelve over triple sink.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over desserts inside reach in cooler at prep area. Operator properly arranged. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At bar area.
  • 16-55-4: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).
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen near exit door.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice at bar area.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near stoves.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located near fryer machine.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near fryer machine.
  • 08A-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.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • 31A-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
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600887

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From fresh water line under hand sink in kitchen
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator moved items.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned hot water back on

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600782

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler: butter (44F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler were at proper temperature at opening. Employees opening and closing door often. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler: butter 44F, flan 44F. Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375704

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in corner of kitchen.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in bar area.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish stored in walk-in cooler.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above three compartment sink. Employee removed bottle of water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for walk-in cooler.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood at end of cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in corner of parking lot.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef an$ proceeded to handle ready to eat food item without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish stored in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler: butter (44F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler were at proper temperature at opening. Employees opening and closing door often. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Microwave in on shelf across from walk-in cooler. Blade of can opener on prep table across from walk-in cooler.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink across from cook line. Employee provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,805 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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