Villagio Restaurant

1760 Sawgrass Mills Cir, Sunrise, FL 33323
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Villagio Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Villagio Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Sunrise restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
43
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large pot in sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
7
Mar 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed across from cook line and in walk-in cooler, tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in low boy cooler across from cook line liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42-52F - Cold Holding). - in low boy cooler at pizza station cooked shrimp (43-44F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in low boy cooler across from cook line liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42-52F - Cold Holding). - in low boy cooler at pizza station cooked shrimp (43-44F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items, items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line ravioli in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw steak stored on top of ready to eat olives in flip top cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw veal in low boy cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on floor at cook line. PIC killed roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed across from cook line and in walk-in cooler, tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed at dessert station reach-in cooler, unwashed fruits stored with ready to eat ham. PIC removed and d stored appropriately. **Warning**
08B-17-4
32
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. tomato sauce (82F - Cooling at 4:35pm, cooling since 12:00pm) See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cooling drawers in front of main grill - raw beef stored over blanched broccoli. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty plates but failed to wash hands before returning to food handling.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in salad station - clams (62F - Cold Holding); mussels (65F - Cold Holding); sea food mix (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately over 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooling drawers in front of main grill - branzino (49F - Cold Holding); corvina (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); snapper (54F - Cold Holding); sword fish (52F - Cold Holding); tilapia (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); tuna (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately over 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooling drawers in front of main grill - raw ny strip (53F - Cold Holding); raw fillet mignon (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately over 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler across from main grill - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately over 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in beverage cooler in salad station - tiramisu (48F - Cold Holding); mortadella (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, operator placed items in reach in freezer. Observed at flip top cooler in salad station - clams (62F - Cold Holding); mussels (65F - Cold Holding); sea food mix (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooling drawers in front of main grill - branzino (49F - Cold Holding); corvina (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); snapper (54F - Cold Holding); sword fish (52F - Cold Holding); tilapia (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); tuna (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooling drawers in front of main grill - raw ny strip (53F - Cold Holding); raw fillet mignon (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler across from main grill - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed bruschetta tomato sauce, cheeses, garlic oil, tomato sauce, pizza condiments without proper time marks. As per operator items held for approximately 2 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing station next to soda dispenser behind bar - handwashing sink used for dumping - straws in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drink stored on prepping table next to clean silverware. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine out back by dishwasher room.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at cooling drawers - tuna(46F) thawing in reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple purses and bags hung from dry good rack - at dry goods room.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line wearing bracelet. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at walk in freezer - Cornish hen stored on tray on the floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of rice stored directly on floor at dry goods room. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
40-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer - tray of stuffed lobsters not covered. Additionally observed at walk in cooler - lasagna container uncovered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
23
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line on top of oven. Observed lasagna (95-101F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item was placed on oven approximately one hour prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Manager was advised to keep items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to manager to be completed. Form completed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pasta station Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken (46-57F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temp for approximately 45mins. Manager was advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to manager to be completed and signed. Form completed and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Front counter Observed cutting board soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Dish washing area. Observed an accumulation of mold on ceiling tiles above dishwasher.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Front counter Observed employee item stored next to napkins. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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 equipment handle stored in garlic and oil paste. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cook line Observed In use utensil held in standing water at 72F. Employee discarded water placed utensils in clean water to be heated to 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Bar Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager discarded and refill sanitizer bucket. Second reading 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Villagio Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Villagio Restaurant on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Villagio Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villagio Restaurant.

How does Villagio Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Villagio Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Villagio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Villagio Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Villagio Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Villagio Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Villagio Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.