BARTACO
3112 COMMODORE PLZ, Miami FL 33133 · 786-850-8226
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in rear standing reach in freezer raw ground pork stored over tuna and shrimp packages.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand sink used as dump sink to store soiled utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at both front counter hand sinks. Operator provided.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed for both tanks at first floor bar area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line prep table between coolers. Chef removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter on hot box handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage along stairs in a container of flour.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar storage area standing beverage cooler.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front line hand sink. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of corn. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen at drain holes, water puddles.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hot cabinet drawer handle at waiters station. Operator removed and stored into container.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed packages of raw chicken stored over packages of ground pork in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour at cook line. Observed in a container of onions in rash in cooler at cook line. Chef removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of avocados stored on rear stairway floor steps.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between hand sink and wall at cook line. Chef removed and placed to be washed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on tortilla cruise heating box. Chef removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at first floor bar. Employee removed.
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in rear standing reach in freezer raw ground pork stored over tuna and shrimp packages.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on griddle door handles. Chef removed and stored in containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping on preparation tables.
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.