Botte Bar

25-07 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Botte Bar stretching back to 2022. Botte Bar was last inspected on Nov 15, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Botte Bar trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
64
Nov 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Botte Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Botte Bar on file is from Nov 15, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Botte Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Botte Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Botte Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Botte Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Botte Bar 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 Botte Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Botte Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.