Villafuerte Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Villafuerte Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Villafuerte Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple coolers and freezers with tostones and various meats stored inside thank you carry out bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, cover for portable grease fryer inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area.
36-27-5
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen: raw chicken stored above cut avocados. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler: thank you bags used to store tortilla dough and meats.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
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. Stand up reach in cooler, cooked beans: as per operator, cooked 3 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen: hand washing sink soiled.
23-03-4
52
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler inside the kitchen: raw beef stored above cabbage. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, lid stored inside the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler in front of the cook line: raw chicken stored above whole lettuce. Discussed with the operator, operator placed the raw chon the bottom shelf of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Stand up reach in cooler in the hallway: tamales no date marked, as per operator prepared 4 days ago.Operator placed the date on the tray. Discussed the proper procedures with the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most coolers, soiled on the bottom shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter: unwrapped spoons stored inside a container with the handles down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen: double door reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above cooked beans. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the clean-plan form to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan lids stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
67
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villafuerte Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villafuerte Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villafuerte Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villafuerte Restaurant.
How does Villafuerte Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Villafuerte Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Villafuerte Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villafuerte Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Villafuerte Restaurant 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 Villafuerte Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villafuerte Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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