BARTACO
282 NW 25 ST, Miami FL 33127
Last inspected Jul 24, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JUL 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by entrance of establishment.
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. At the time of the inspection observed no food handler certificate for Armando Garcia.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in freezer.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station near cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station located across cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing water stored near cook line.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked.
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. Provided form to operator and operator printed out and had employees sign immediately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable located across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located across cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately.
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket located near back prep area soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male employee unable to answer cooking temperatures or holding temperatures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee back unisex bathroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probing thermometer at establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two male employees working cook line working more than 6 months at establishment with no proof of food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour bin at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on floor near dry goods storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board in prep area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket located near back prep area soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths at the cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottle with oils and sauces with no labels. Operator labeled immediately.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishwasher exterior soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler by grill cook line with soiled gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in quaternary solution near cook line.
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.