Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle

1501 Nw 3Rd Street, Miami, FL 33125

American

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed ceiling tile missing above 3 compartment sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2026

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Observed Ceiling tile missing above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from chemical dispenser located next to 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with chemicals not labeled with common names at front counter. Bottles were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing to the right of three compartment sink.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above syrup dispenser machine.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal containers across from syrup dispenser machine. Person in charge placed containers to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at unit next to steam table.

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located in back area next to ice machine with soiled gaskets.

23-03-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Water damage to wall. By the exit door to the front.

36-24-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle on file is from Feb 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle?

Across the inspection record, “observed ceiling tile missing above 3 compartment sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle.

How does Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle 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 Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Magic City Barbecue/ Bites De La. Calle is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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