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BARTACO

2906 NE 207 STREET 104, Aventura FL 33180 · 305.614.8226

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats182
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336330
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer(make table).
Basic/14-69-4
Observed glass doors open with air curtains installed but not on at time of inspection. Advised manager that while doors are open air curtains must remain on to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Manager turned on.
Basic/35B-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in expo station.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away due to water shut off. Advised chef and turned on.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Chef moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Observed lettuce not washed prior to preparation. Manager advised employee to stop and wash lettuce.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler freezer has an accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw avocados not washed prior to preparation. Advised chef and instructed employee to clean.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of disposable utensils being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.