Dona Barbara

7070 Nw 84 Ave, Miami, FL 33166

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dona Barbara four times, with records going back to 2024. Dona Barbara was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live crawling roach in area under service window in cabinet storage space. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between three compartment sink and wall. Knives removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-17-4

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by steam table.

14-11-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of sandwich prep table.

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dona Barbara last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dona Barbara on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dona Barbara compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Dona Barbara most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Dona Barbara's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dona Barbara have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dona Barbara means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dona Barbara inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Barbara is inspected around two times per year on average.

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