Avila Market
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Avila Market has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Avila Market on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink Quaternary 50ppm. Operator corrected Triple Sink to Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle at walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food at front counter with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed not enough water coming out the faucet at handwashing sink located next to steam table front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
21-12-4
41
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed her hands with no soap. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begging touching food and handling clean equipment without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washed dirty dishes and proceeded to touch beef with same gloves. Coached employee to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef, chicken, pork stored on top of vegetables at walk in cooler. Coached operator on how to properly stored raw animal food from ready-to-eat food. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef and chicken stored in the same bin. Coached operator on how to properly stored raw animal foods. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (45F - Cold Holding) at 11:30am ; recheck rice and beans at 1:53 (45F - cold holding) ; Beef (47F - Cold Holding) at 11:30; carne (89F - Cold Holding) at 12:25pm; recheck carne at 1:19 (64F - Cold Holding); cabbage (78F - Cold Holding) at 12:13pm ; recheck cabbage a 1:18pm ( 73F - cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands at the tree compartment sink. Coached employee to wash hands at handwashing sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to tree compartment sink. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to tree compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee food were cooked the day before. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed roach spray stored next to microwave at in the kitchen. Operator removed spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at black beans container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door. observed door handle at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and also ceiling tiles soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by cook line. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light at storage area not working. At dry storage area. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal drinks stored at prep table by the microwave. Also observed employee personal drink stored in microwave. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed not enough water coming out the faucet at handwashing sink located next to steam table. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups and utensils stored on the floor at the dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen area by the microwave soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Toilet women's bathroom. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
12
Jun 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored inside supermarket bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above nacatamales inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed raw shells eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at the hot water at the front counter.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty shelves at the walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamarind beverage not date marked at the front counter. Also observed pork belly not date marked inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at walk in cooler. Also observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout missing throughout the kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Walk in -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
41
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe chlorine was + 200 ppm in the 3 compartment sink.
22-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiples food stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee food were cooked over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and beans (54 F - Cold Holding); beef (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per employee foods were cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (54 F - Cold Holding); beef (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per employee foods were cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans (120 F - Hot Holding); cheese (121F - Hot Holding) Observed at the steam table at the front counter. As employee foods were cooked less than 2 hours ago. Employee reheated foods to 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed control device is stored above clean pans. Employee was advised to relocated device.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bucket used as scoop inside the rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with accumulated grease at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with potatoes and carrots stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed control device is stored above clean pans. Employee was advised to relocated device.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
25
Jul 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 65° F at the coffee station. As per employee less than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef enchiladas at 101° F at the steam table. As per employee m that food it is not for sale, just for display. That if customers ask for it , they will make it , I explained to employee that in that case food need to have a sign , that that food it is not for sale. Employee said it was cooked 1 hour ago.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee failed to explain how to sanitize utensils. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand wash sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee failed to answer cooking temperature for the chicken.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos and beans not date marked inside the walk in cooler. As per employee foods were cooked over 24 hours ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one of the walk in cooler was not working. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes stored in the floor inside the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket and another inside the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the rice container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
26
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rice and beans at the walk in cooler/freezer. Employee was coached to stored food properly.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed enchiladas (103 F - Hot Holding),chicken (119 F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee reheated the foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the front counter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos, cooked rice, cooked chicken inside the walk in freezer not date market. As per employee foods were cooked more than 24 hrs ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 dirty bowls stored on the hand wash sink. Employees were coached about the use of the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler was not working.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between the wall and the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the sugar. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee was coached to covered the food. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table by the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 glass containers with sugar and coffee not identified. Employee labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on the shelves by the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the container with beans. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled at the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2green, 1 white, and 1 yellow cutting boards not longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraint at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
22
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice with beans (82 F - Cooling) and beans (83 F - Cooling) at preparation table. As per the operator were made at 8:30 am. And started cooling at about 11:00 am. The product has five hours in the first stage of cooling.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork stored in the same place at white chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed lettuce at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to cooked beef, not properly separated at reach in freezer. Operator removed the cooked beef. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice with beans (82 F - Cooling) and beans (83 F - Cooling) at preparation table. As per the operator were made at 8:30 am. And started cooling at about 11:00 am. The product has five hours in the first stage of cooling.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef enchiladas (99 F-hot holding); cooked onion (112 F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per the manager for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the sugar. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - The hand wash sink is hanging of one of the side at the wall preparation area.
29-08-4
Basic - Three employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
29
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck of raw beef container at walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Observed old labels stuck of raw beef container at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avila Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avila Market on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avila Market?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Avila Market.
How does Avila Market compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Avila Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Avila Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Avila Market have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Avila Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Avila Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avila Market is inspected around four times per year on average.
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