The Villa
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
64
Score
Public records show seven inspections at The Villa stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami Gardens restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed establishment added kitchen area behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed establishment added kitchen area behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve in the kitchen handwashing sink shut off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed hot water valve in the kitchen handwashing sink shut off. As per manager, plumber is passing by today to fix it. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed floor area covered with standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed floor area covered with standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed 3 smokers outside cooking jerk chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed 3 smokers outside cooking jerk chicken. **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
64
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching meat boxes outside to discarded, came back inside the kitchen to wash his hands with the gloves on. Educated employee how to properly wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10+ live flies flying in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 5+ live flies landing on raw chicken in the preparation sink and cut cow foot located in the kitchen, approximately 20+ live flies flying and landing on jerk sauce, at juice preparation area and on top of oxtails storage containers located in the kitchen. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (64F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salt fish (64F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed jerk sauce, oxtails, goat, pig foot stored in soiled containers. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10+ live flies flying in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 5+ live flies landing on raw chicken in the preparation sink and cut cow foot located in the kitchen, approximately 20+ live flies flying and landing on jerk sauce, at juice preparation area and on top of oxtails storage containers located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside an empty food storage container located under the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shopping cart inside the kitchen with frozen cow foot on top. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed establishment added kitchen area behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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 Janet, Dilroy, Junior hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve in the kitchen handwashing sink shut off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 65F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor in the storage room located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed 3 smokers outside cooking jerk chicken. **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Cow foot and oxtails stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed jerk sauce and goat stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed floor area covered with standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back kitchen door open and exposed flies into the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler, walk in freezer and kitchen floor heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
11
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees named Janet, Sanchez, Jomar and Delroy hired more than 5 years ago with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed employees named Janet, Sanchez, Jomar and Delroy hired more than 5 years ago with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the bar. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
58
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and 3 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and 3 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and 3 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the bar. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and 3 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and 3 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the bar. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies flying inside the kitchen laying on boxes and containers. Observed 1 live fly laying on top of a chicken while prepping. Stop sale issues. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 1 live fly laying on top of a chicken while prepping. Stop sale issues. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at the front counter soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the back kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a whole kitchen behind the bar with a stove, reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and 3 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with no soap. Operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen by the stove area not organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the mop bucket in the kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
33
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Villa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Villa on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Villa?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Villa.
How does The Villa compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
The Villa most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has The Villa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Villa have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Villa 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 The Villa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Villa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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