Bottega Express

111 NW 1st, Miami, FL 33128 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332465

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 5 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

      Near coffee machine.

    Basic5

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Water at 105°f. Operator discard the water solution.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Located near coffee machine.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    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.

Most cited

In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Premises and cleaning equipment1
Current license displayed1