Boteco
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
15
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Boteco stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 16 violations per visit.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of Bengay on dry spice rack. Operator removed and placed in first aid kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed mosquito repellent on shelf above hookah items. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above washed potato in walk in cooler. Operator removed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on table above wiping cloths and food cooking equipment. Observed fire extinguisher spray above triple sink on dry dish rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. As per operator, breaker has already been purchased. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4
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 all e,player certificates expired; 09-20-25. Diego, frank, Matheus, Andre, Arlen, Markel. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry dish and food racks throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 remodel in establishment not matching plans on file. Observed outside bathrooms added, observed hookah bar area with no hand sink. Observed "new office" used as dry storage. Observed reach in freezer added next to walk in cooler, and observed reach in cooler added to prep cooler across walk in/ reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Operator had employee begin cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - 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 cooler drawers under cook line no longer working. As per operator, used as dish storage. No TCS foods stored inside. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in next to water heater. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind and under bar equipment. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler across freezer. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above cook line. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area near warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
15
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed raw beef container stored over mix greens container at reach in cooler across steam table. Manager stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: 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. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
24-26-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed water on floor under ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
55
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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-04-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
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**
51-16-7
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**
24-26-4
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**
24-05-4
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**
14-09-4
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**
36-22-4
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**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
14-33-4
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**
24-18-4
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**
25-06-4
35
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 29 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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-04-5
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at prep area across cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled by ware washing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back storage. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one tong stored at oven handle at kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils surface up stored inside a container across walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo bowls and boxes not inverted above three compartment sink. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths by prep area across walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-12-4
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**
02D-01-5
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**
24-26-4
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean tongs stored above hand sink by kitchen exposed to splash. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at bar area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under ware washing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by ware washing area and back door exit. **Warning**
36-17-5
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**
08B-38-4
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**
10-14-5
10
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door handle broken. Observed reach in cooler pull up door in disrepair across cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic bowls not inverted on shelve over triple sink.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen near exit door.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice at bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near stoves.
05-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At bar area.
14-09-4
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).
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located near fryer machine.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near fryer machine.
29-49-6
37
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator moved items.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From fresh water line under hand sink in kitchen
29-03-4
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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**
12A-02-4
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.
01B-13-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
12A-12-4
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**
08A-20-5
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.
22-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink across from cook line. Employee provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in corner of kitchen.
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in bar area.
51-11-4
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. Fish stored in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood at end of cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle.
10-20-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in corner of parking lot.
33-16-4
22
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 dish machine running at 0ppm chlorine. Establishment set up triple sink to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves preparing food, paused to take a drink from soda can and continued to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands. Spoke to manager about proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of meat stored on walk in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed several pipes under sinks leaking throughout kitchen.
29-11-4
58
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boteco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boteco on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boteco?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boteco.
How does Boteco compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Boteco most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Boteco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boteco have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Boteco 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 Boteco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boteco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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