8 1/2 CAFFE' & BOTTEGA
1717 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE STE 109, MIAMI, FL 33132
License #2334465
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →8 1/2 CAFFE' & BOTTEGA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 9 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 8, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (60F - Cold Holding) located front counter area near coffee machine. As per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen raw chicken thawing inside hand wash sink. Operator stored inside hand wash sink under running water.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed clean utensils and dishes around hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed solid frozen raw chicken thawing inside hand wash sink. Operator stored inside of three compartment sink under running water.
- [11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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8 1/2 CAFFE' & BOTTEGA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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