West Village Kitchen Co
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
West Village Kitchen Co has been inspected seven times since 2023. West Village Kitchen Co was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
West Village Kitchen Co's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restroom. Operator provided onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef in a metal container on the floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind cook line.
36-27-5
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb at the back of the building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink inside employee restroom. Operator placed soap onsite.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside employee bathroom. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes, and cracks on the ceiling throughout entire kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tomatoes on the floor near prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall in front of employee restroom. Observed hole in wall above walk in cooler entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside of oven next to cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
43
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic pan with raw chicken over bananas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic pan with raw chicken over bananas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-73-4
47
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); bacon (88F - Cold Holding); #2 bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); fish (88F - Cold Holding) in an upright freezer next to the entrance door. Observed in the walk-in cooler ;fish (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); bacon (88F - Cold Holding); #2 bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); fish (88F - Cold Holding) in an upright freezer next to the entrance door. Observed in the walk-in cooler ;fish (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic pan with raw chicken over bananas. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handle just spins. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a clear liquid in a spray bottle by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods in them not labeled in the walk-in cooler and dry storage room. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed a cook washing her spatula in the mop sink. I had an operator set up the triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 100 palms and had her wash rinse and sanitize it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of limes on the walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a water temperature of 88°F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed it. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
15
Dec 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was West Village Kitchen Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at West Village Kitchen Co on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at West Village Kitchen Co?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at West Village Kitchen Co.
How does West Village Kitchen Co compare to other restaurants in Miami?
West Village Kitchen Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has West Village Kitchen Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at West Village Kitchen Co have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at West Village Kitchen Co 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 West Village Kitchen Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, West Village Kitchen Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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