La Villa Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
La Villa Mexican Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 28, 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.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Longboat Key restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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 Leduar P and Mark T hired more than 60 days without their food handlers certification.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with necklaces on. Employee placed necklaces inside his shirt. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make station on cook line next to clean dishes. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over ground beef in 3 door reach-in cooler in dry storage area. Operator moved chicken to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen next to dish machine being used as a dump sink. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine located in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage on the ground around dumpster shared by plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster shared by plaza.
33-16-4
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp in 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated they had been out of cooler for approximately 45 minutes to use and had just put them back in cooler. Operator placed ice on shrimp to rapidly cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator moved raw chicken below shrimp, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
61
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat sauce in 2 door reach in cooler at the end of the cooks line. Operator removed eggs and placed in the bottom of other cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in server area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in bar area without soap. Operator replace soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food prep surface. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with out a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on the floor in kitchen next to slicer table.
08B-38-4
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 handle of scoop touching flour.
10-01-5
52
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face in the mouth/nose area then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee sanitized the equipment and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (54F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the cook line area. Operator stated the salsa had been stored on ice for approximately 45 minutes. Operator placed the salsa in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to Togo boxes on a food cart in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Operator switched to quaternary sanitizer solution, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
37
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Villa Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Villa Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Villa Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Villa Mexican Grill.
How does La Villa Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?
La Villa Mexican Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Longboat Key average of 81.
Has La Villa Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Villa Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Villa Mexican Grill 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 La Villa Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Villa Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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