BARRA CALLAO
17034 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 786-316-5159
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping and plating raw fish intended for immediate service with bare hands.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables.
Observed raw fish stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink behind front counter being used as a dump sink, and has spray nozzle installed on sink. Advised manager that A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing and that nozzle needs to be removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in bathroom.
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No soap provided at handwash sink located behind front counter.
Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dirty dishes being stored inside.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by evidence of spray nozzle installed and dirty dishes stored in sink. Advised manager that A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter.
Observed case of lemons stored on floor. Chef moved to shelf.
Observed clam shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Employee was washing shells and container of shells stored in plastic container in warewash area.. Advised manager that Mollusk and crustacea shells may not be used more than once as serving containers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping and plating raw fish intended for immediate service with bare hands.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed various foods being stored in mop sink. Employee removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Manager added.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed clam shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining cut tomatoes and chips.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of cut vegetables. Chef removed.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.