BOTTA
1451 OCEAN DR CU 103, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 520.220.9907
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board by the oven soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal pans in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The chef removed them.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a few clean empty containers not inverted on the storage rack.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the front line. The manager removed it.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink. The manager brought towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form sent via email.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager put it over the mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on a self above a prep table with food on it. The owner moved the chemicals.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs over cheese in the reach in cooler in the back room. The manager moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
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. Form provided.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic juice bottles on the floor. The manager moved the bottles to the shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed different desserts package at the establishment missing required information.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.