THE VILLA

Name: THE VILLA
Address: 19501 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33169, US
Rating: 90.6

19501 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169

License #2334173

90.6 Grade B / 100

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THE VILLA in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.6 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 October 14, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.

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[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on.
[08B-32-4] Food being prepared outside. Observed 3 smokers outside cooking jerk chicken.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve in the kitchen handwashing sink shut off.
[36-22-4] Observed floor area covered with standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed establishment added kitchen area behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken.

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[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (64F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shopping cart inside the kitchen with frozen cow foot on top.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Janet, Dilroy, Junior hired more than 60 days ago.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[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.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve in the kitchen handwashing sink shut off.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching meat boxes outside to discarded, came back inside the kitchen to wash his hands with the gloves on. Educated employee how to properly wash his hands.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10+ live flies flying in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 5+ live flies landing on raw chicken in the preparation sink and cut cow foot located in the kitchen, approximately 20+ live flies flying and landing on jerk sauce, at juice preparation area and on top of oxtails storage containers located in the kitchen.
[08B-32-4] Food being prepared outside. Observed 3 smokers outside cooking jerk chicken.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed establishment added kitchen area behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10+ live flies flying in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 5+ live flies landing on raw chicken in the preparation sink and cut cow foot located in the kitchen, approximately 20+ live flies flying and landing on jerk sauce, at juice preparation area and on top of oxtails storage containers located in the kitchen.

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