VILLAVANA CAFETERIA
409 E OKEECHOBEE RD, HIALEAH, FL 33010
License #2330708
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VILLAVANA CAFETERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 100 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 included 5 critical violations, 5 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Observed ice inside ice machine contaminated with black mold like substance at kitchen area. Stop Sale issued.
- [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. Observed employee Yoanka Suarez with no employee health agreement. As per operator working for 1 month. Employee signed and provided during inspection.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and glasses stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
- [41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ants pesticide under preparation table at kitchen area. Operator discarded it during inspection.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of black mold like substance at kitchen area.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen entrance.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator discarded it during inspection.
- [24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean spatulas stored between wall and three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed limes at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided soap during inspection.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on the floor under hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle used to dispense sugar and salt on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
- [08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed ice inside ice machine contaminated with black mold like substance at kitchen area. Stop Sale issued.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with reach in cooler at front counter.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
- [24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
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