Botero Employee Cafeteria

1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Botero Employee Cafeteria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 98 f on the steam table, and sauce for spaghetti 129 f person in charge reheated the item to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employee touching dusty work surfaces, then engaging in food preparation.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen guacamole bags being thawed in standing water, kitchen per sink.
06-01-5
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
21-01-4
90
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Botero Employee Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Botero Employee Cafeteria on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Botero Employee Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Botero Employee Cafeteria.

How does Botero Employee Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Botero Employee Cafeteria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Botero Employee Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Botero Employee Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Botero Employee Cafeteria inspected?

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