Botta
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Botta has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No written procedures available for use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board by the oven soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal pans in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled.
10-01-5
67
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a few clean empty containers not inverted on the storage rack.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on a self above a prep table with food on it. The owner moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
32-04-4
70
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs over cheese in the reach in cooler in the back room. The manager moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic juice bottles on the floor. The manager moved the bottles to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed different desserts package at the establishment missing required information.
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Feb 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Establishment is aware that when in operation soap must be provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Establishment is aware that when in operation paper towel must be provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at back kitchen area.
36-36-4
78
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Botta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Botta on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Botta?
Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Botta.
How does Botta compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Botta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Botta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Botta have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Botta 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 Botta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Botta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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