THE VILLA

Name: THE VILLA
Address: 19501 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33169, US
Rating: 89.5

19501 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169

License #2334173

89.5 Grade B / 100

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THE VILLA in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.5 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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The latest inspection on October 14, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 4 minor violations.

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[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.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
[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.
[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.

Emergency order recommended
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 65F.
[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.
[36-22-4] Observed floor area covered with standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer.
[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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor in the storage room located in the kitchen.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed jerk sauce, oxtails, goat, pig foot stored in soiled containers.
[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.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salt fish (64F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
[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.

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