GINO’S BOTTEGA ITALIANA
6606 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 305-397-8296
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 9 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 raw beef above raw bacon in reach in cooler. Owner inverted them immediately.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019030353 | May 1, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 | $640 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent above stairway entrance soiled with dust debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling at entrance of restaurant and second floor storage area showing water damage.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in the back prep area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw bacon in reach in cooler. Owner inverted them immediately.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer at the mop sink located at the backside.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar in plastic containers without labels. Owner labeled the products.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing backflow preventer at mop sink located at the backside.
Expired quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The station was restocked.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 5 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 shell eggs above bread inside reach in cooler located in the storage area. Owner inverted the food storage order.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quart test kits already expired since 2022.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Missing manager certificate for Missing manager certificate for Graziano Conteddu.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved it immediately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.