Villa Verde Farmer's Market
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Villa Verde Farmer's Market, the earliest from 2023. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which Villa Verde Farmer's Market's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork on reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed raw chicken stored above cut tomatoes, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked pork and cooked black beans not date marked on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed cooked food not date marked. Cooked pork pork (43F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed windows and door kept open. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed windows and door kept open. **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed soiled gaskets on units. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer/cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed soiled reach in freezer/cooler. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and vinegar containers stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork on reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding) next to flat grill, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food to reach in cooler.
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 steak (112F - Hot Holding) on grill, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board. Also observed food stored on dirty containers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots stored inside hand wash sink, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 no training for Lisette, has been working more than 60 days.
53B-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 cooked rice, cooked pork and cooked black beans not date marked on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
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 Roberta C. expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and vinegar containers stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed windows and door kept open.
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer/cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand wash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked rice not covered on reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to cutting board.
21-09-4
22
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Oct 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
14-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Verde Farmer's Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Verde Farmer's Market on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Villa Verde Farmer's Market compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Villa Verde Farmer's Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Villa Verde Farmer's Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Villa Verde Farmer's Market have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Villa Verde Farmer's Market 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 Villa Verde Farmer's Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Verde Farmer's Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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