Botanico Gin and Cookhouse
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
26
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Botanico Gin and Cookhouse stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Botanico Gin and Cookhouse's latest score of 26 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at storage area reach in freezer raw snapper fish stored over bags of fries and falafel. Operator removed and stored correctly.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hummus (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed at cook line counter squeeze bottle and portioned cups of Sumac sauce not time marked. As per operator for use between 11am and 3 pm. Operator placed time label. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen hot box brisket (98F - Hot Holding); as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator removed and placed to cool. Observed at kitchen stored on top of oven spicy chicken (122F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink next to ice machine in kitchen blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink next to ice machine in kitchen used as dump sink. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter display for containers of packages onsite hummus and domeh. Operator placed date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of salt.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter display for plates and bowls on counter. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at ice machine and at front counter ice bin , both stored on top of ice bins. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of dry rice and dry lentils. Operator fixed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for hand sink next to ice machine in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed for cleaned containers at dish washing area shelves. Operator began to remove. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in hot box interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at shelf next to ice machine container of salt not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Nov 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol pills stored on counter at waiter station next to containers of sugar. **Warning**
41-07-4
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); advised operator to stop use of dishwasher machine and set up three compartment sink until repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef enter cook line from dry storage area stocking and place gloves to begin prepping baked breads without hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Maycarmen Figueroa, Kevin Silva and Santiago Duque on 6/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at rear dry storage area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at dry storage area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area ceiling vents. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at prep line top shelf under soiled ceiling vent. **Warning**
24-05-4
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. Observed reduced oxygen packages of tuna, salmon, and Branzino still seals at lowboy, reaching cooler of cook line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at rear dry storage area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior and gaskets of reaching freezer soiled . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at rear dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar hand sink used as dump sink with discarded ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for menu item, Scottish Wild Isles Salmon, described as pan seared as per manager.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust in kitchen and bar area.
36-34-5
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. Observed in walk in cooler, frozen packages of tuna and salmon, not cut open to begin thawing. Chef began to cut open. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area in a container of sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit. Operator cleared during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at storage area lower shelf.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dish machine area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage area containers of sugar ad powdered sugar. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Walk-in cooler: Observed for the ROP tuna, salmon located in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for tuna,salmon tartare. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed for the ROP tuna, salmon located in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Observed in the mens bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance, 2 door unit. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 chlorine strength at 0 ppm,bar unit. Operator called service technician,will be using main unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood stored above onion rings located in the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the salmon tartare. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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. Observed raw tuna,salmon located in the walk-in cooler,operator removed from vacuum. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the womens bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor surface broken,by the prep reach in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris, cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Botanico Gin and Cookhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Botanico Gin and Cookhouse on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Botanico Gin and Cookhouse?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Botanico Gin and Cookhouse.
How does Botanico Gin and Cookhouse compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Botanico Gin and Cookhouse most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Botanico Gin and Cookhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Botanico Gin and Cookhouse have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Botanico Gin and Cookhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Botanico Gin and Cookhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Botanico Gin and Cookhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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