Avila Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Avila Bistro has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Avila Bistro's latest score is in line with the Aventura average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense potatoes.
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
74
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container lid broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of freezer has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located next to stove.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black buildup on caulking around 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining into bucket from AC. Located in dining room.
29-03-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket's torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored washed and cut onions in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of reach in freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
70
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cooked rice.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris and caulking behind 3 compartment sink with black buildup.
36-27-5
55
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of cheese in reach in freezer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located next to stove.
29-49-6
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle being stored in container of various seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and drink being stored on prep table while prepping food.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area.
38-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avila Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avila Bistro on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avila Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Avila Bistro.
How does Avila Bistro compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Avila Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Aventura average of 76.
Has Avila Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avila Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Avila Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Avila Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avila Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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