Bartaco

2906 Ne 207 Street 104, Aventura, FL 33180

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Bartaco, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer(make table)” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Aventura sits at 76, putting Bartaco on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer(make table).

14-69-4

Basic - Observed glass doors open with air curtains installed but not on at time of inspection. Advised manager that while doors are open air curtains must remain on to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Manager turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-12-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in expo station.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away due to water shut off. Advised chef and turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Chef moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Raw avocados not washed prior to preparation. Advised chef and instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-39-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 23, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area.

36-22-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of disposable utensils being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of sanitizer being stored next to various single service items. Located in dry storage area.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher being stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef instructed employee to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in kitchen area.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of limes being stored on floor near kitchen entrance.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located in bar area.

21-04-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table in bar area.

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on top of bar counter in customer reach.

25-27-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bartaco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bartaco on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bartaco?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer(make table)” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bartaco.

How does Bartaco compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Bartaco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Bartaco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bartaco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bartaco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bartaco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bartaco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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