What is Boteco Miami's health inspection score?

Boteco Miami has a SafeDine safety score of 21 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Boteco Miami last inspected?

Boteco Miami was last inspected on January 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Boteco Miami have?

Boteco Miami has 73 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Boteco Miami safe to eat at?

Boteco Miami has a safety score of 21/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Boteco Miami serve?

Boteco Miami serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Boteco Miami

Name: Boteco Miami
Address: 916 NE 79TH ST, Miami, 33138
Rating: 21

916 NE 79TH ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 1/16/2026

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American•Little Haiti

Ranked #477 of 490 in Little HaitiBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 16, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-76

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 24/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (21/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

916 NE 79TH ST, Miami, FL 33138

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Feb

Nov 2025

2 inspections

8 high priority

8 intermediate

27 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food3 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present(2x)−10

Basic (4)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

3 High1 Med10 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (1)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present(3x)−15
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5

Basic (4)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

5 High7 Med17 Basic

29 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−173 pts

High Priority (6)

−110 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound condition(2x)Risk Factor−20
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (4)

−45 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present(4x)−20
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15

Basic (6)

−18 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(3x)−6
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−173 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 High7 Med4 Basic

12 total

47/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
40Dumpster area not clean−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−41 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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