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BOTECO DO MANOLO

3161 NE 163 RD ST, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 4076748969

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats275
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2323288
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Observed raw chicken stored directly over raw beef. Advised manager that Raw animal foods must be separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High priority/08A-20-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018048190Sep 11, 2018Oct 5, 2018$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw beef food stored over/not properly separated from cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense seasoning. Manager discarded bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Observed bag of onions, sodas and dry rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Observed pots not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager instructed employee to rewash and properly sanitize pots.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken
Observed raw chicken stored directly over raw beef. Advised manager that Raw animal foods must be separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High priority/08A-20-5
Observed unsalted butter Cold Holding at 57°F in dry storage area. Advised manager that food must cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager butter had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink due to dispenser in disrepair.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Observed raw ribs thawing in standing water. Located in prep sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour. Advised manager and he discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in hallway.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored on top of garlic butter in steak reach in cooler and raw shrimp on top of fries in fry station. Chef removed butter.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of hot box for potato's soiled with accumulated foods build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 email form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen and ware wash area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Located in kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler. Chef removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in steak cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black buildup on wall in warewash area.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe. Located in warewash area.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area.
Basic/21-38-4

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.