Bottega Express 2

111 Nw 1 St, Miami, FL 33128

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Bottega Express 2 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Bottega Express 2's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs over cut tomatoes located on grill area. Manager reorganized products.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution Quaternary 500 + ppm. Observed operator discarded the water solution during inspection. Recheck 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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/

53A-05-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cracked Shell eggs over served cheese.

12A-12-4

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) on top of cooked line area. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.

03A-03-5

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

12A-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed disrepair Gasket on reach in cooler located pastas station.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pasta area.

22-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored inside metal container directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located pizza area.

29-49-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.

22-20-5

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Rusted. Located at kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Metal tongs. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 75°f located near coffee machine. Operator removed the water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near office.

05-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen French fries. Located front counter area cook line area.

06-01-5

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near coffee machine.

21-12-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bottega Express 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bottega Express 2 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bottega Express 2?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bottega Express 2.

How does Bottega Express 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Bottega Express 2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Bottega Express 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bottega Express 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bottega Express 2 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 Bottega Express 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bottega Express 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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