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BOTTEGA EXPRESS 2

111 NW 1 ST, Miami FL 33128

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats458
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328685
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) on top of cooked line area. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs over cut tomatoes located on grill area. Manager reorganized products.
High priority/08A-05-6
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution Quaternary 500 + ppm. Observed operator discarded the water solution during inspection. Recheck 200 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cracked Shell eggs over served cheese.
High priority/12A-12-4
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) on top of cooked line area. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed disrepair Gasket on reach in cooler located pastas station.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pasta area.
Basic/22-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 14, 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored inside metal container directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located pizza area.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with butter stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator label during inspection. Sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 27, 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 ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Operator labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Rusted. Located at kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Metal tongs. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 75°f located near coffee machine. Operator removed the water during inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near office.
Basic/05-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen French fries. Located front counter area cook line area.
Basic/06-01-5

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.