Boteco Miami

916 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331269

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 51 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 28, 2026

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Jul 28 follow-up · 31 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 7 complaint inspection
5 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 28 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 10 intermediate (2 repeats), 17 basic (5 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-47
Extension granted on Jul 9, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score51

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Jul282026

Follow-up to an earlier routine inspection

The first visit came before our records begin

Follow-up visitJul 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
  At the first visitFixed on the spot
  Observed splitter with no breaker. As per operator, breaker has already been purchased.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed on dry food racks.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed torn gasket in cooler across cook line.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed in walk in cooler.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Observed in multiple coolers.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  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.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Observed in kitchen area near warewash.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed above cook line.
  Follow-up, Jun 16, 2026More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul72026F51Complaint inspection32 violations, 5 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up

2nd follow-up visitJul 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
16 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Intermediate4
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Still no soap at hand sink at bar.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  More time given
Basic11
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
32 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 10 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed chicken kabobs (48°F - Cold Holding); beef kabobs (51°F - Cold Holding); pork chorizo (51°F - Cold Holding) at cooler drawers across cook line. As per employee open and closed cooler busy lunch. Employee put ice for rapid cooling.
  Fixed on the spot
  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed cooked white rice (120°F - Hot Holding) at prep table by walk in cooler. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw beef not commercially packaged stored above bread open bags at drawers across cook line.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed employee cleaning and preparing food with same gloves. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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
Intermediate10
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  Observed milk container stored inside walk in cooler not dated, as per employee opened two days prior.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed red cutting board at bar area drink prep station soiled. Observed clean plates soiled at dry storage by prep area near racks storage.
  Repeat violation
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed dry storage racks.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
  Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink of hookah area disconnect.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed beers jars inside hand sink at bar area.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towels at hand sink bar area.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed squeeze bottle with soap at hand sink kitchen not labeled.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Diego, Christina, Carmen, Jhoana expired 2025.
Basic17
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed sugar container not labeled at bar area. Observed cooking oil not labeled at cook line.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cooking oil stored on floor by walk in cooler. Observed bags of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Across cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Across freezer by walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  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
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed outside back door.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed ice bucket not inverted by waiters station. Owner inverted.
  Fixed on the spot
  Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed ice bucket stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed no sign at hand sink by outside and inside bathrooms.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Observed at outside bathrooms and inside bathrooms.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed at cook line and prep area kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water at bar area floor. Observed standing water on floor by ware washing area.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed by ware washing area.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Above ware washing area.
- Code 38, Lighting: 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.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.