CAFE VILLA CLARA OF KENDALL
10523 SW 109TH COURT, MIAMI, FL 33176-3308
License #2323101
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CAFE VILLA CLARA OF KENDALL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.9 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 December 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 8 critical, 3 major, 17 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 9, 2025 shows 15 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature inside sink in kitchen.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area near hood system.
- [41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at cook line. Operator added more water to bucket for final concentration Chlorine 100ppm.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored not secured in pizza prep station.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in kitchen and in dry storage area.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at mop sink in kitchen missing vacuum breaker.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties stored over fries inside reach in cooler next to cook line.
- [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then grab clean utensils and containers inside reach in cooler, then finish prepping customer order without changing gloves and washing hands.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside container of rice and beans inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Rosa, Joseling, and Nidia.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bags inside white chest freezer in dry storage area.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice and beans, cooked pork, and cooked beef stored not covered inside standing reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- [12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink.
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