Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
26
Score
Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited seven times.
Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall's latest score of 26 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - 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.
29-34-4
High Priority - 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.
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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.
14-31-5
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored not secured in pizza prep station.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature inside sink in kitchen.
06-01-5
26
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored with broccoli inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink coffee then serve food to customers without washing hands in between. **Repeat Violation**
12A-05-4
High Priority - 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 then begin to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Operator coached employee to wash hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed limes stored inside hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of rice in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use milk jugs reused to store juice in reach in coolers near dry storage.
25-32-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near steam table, operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at chlorine - 0ppm. Operator added more chlorine for final concentration chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from glass and begin prepping raw chicken without washing hands in between.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags inside reach in freezer in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind prep table at cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table near cook line.
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gasket soiled near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in pizza prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at prep table next to cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in back dry storage **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stored on shelf wet nesting near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in dish area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in pizza prep.
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of pancake mix not labeled near cook line and container of sugar not labeled in pizza prep area.
02D-01-5
39
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside of non food grade bag inside of white chest freezer in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef inside standing reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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 container of black beans inside reach in cooler near dry storage area without date mark. As per operator was made 1 day ago. Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing in standing water inside of sink. Operator moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and reach in cooler gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in front counter area. Operator added sign to hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside of container of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed cup and added scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shells eggs over sweet plantain stored inside the standing reach in cooler, located near the cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, and black beans stored inside the standing reach in cooler without the date marked. As per employee items prepared 2 days before the inspection. Employee labeled with the correct date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic oil containers stored on the floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
52
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, located throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), located at cooking line. Employee made a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 14 hours. Operator discarded sushi rice.
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began.
03F-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mojo (72F - Cold Holding), located at cooking line. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee removed mojo, and placed it inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 14 hours. Operator discarded sushi rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
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 with operator, and provided email handout. Operator printed and placed handout in kitchen wall. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stored bottle of water inside hand sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 with operator, and provided email form. Operator printed forms, and provided employees signed forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed, and coached operator in proper methods. Provided the time as a public health form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, located throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler handle, located at cooking line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken soup stored on the floor near kitchen stove. Employee removed item, and place it correctly.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at prep station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloth stored on top of prep table, located at cooking line. Employee removed them, and placed them in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
15
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork soup (118F - Hot Holding) on steamer table for less than 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. Item was 179F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork tail bones over ready to eat cut fruit in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed pork in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/ Observed no certified food manager present with 4 employees working with food.
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of pork chops ambient air thawing at bar. Discussed with person in charge.
06-01-5
47
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored in thank you bags in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm), operator added water to solution observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken located in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops with the food-contact surface up at the front counter, operator inverted scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall.
How does Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Villa Clara of Kendall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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