BARRA VIEJA
8450 NW 53 ST, SUITE H-105/106, DORAL, FL 33166
License #2338204
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BARRA VIEJA in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu tuna tacos and tuna tartar not identified as a raw item on the menu.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife at front counter, stored in between equipment, chef removed items.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing container of utensils being filled with water at prep area.manager removed items.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag missing date of last sold.
- [29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water to convection oven at prep area missing service date.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers and metal pots on shelf and where washing area not inverted. Manager inverted all items.
- [53A-05-6] 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/ Observed more than four employees without a certified food manager present. A certified manager arrived during inspection.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table soiled.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in large ice machine at prep area ice scoop handle touching ice.
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BARRA VIEJA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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