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Villa Brazil

43-16 34 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Villa Brazil appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to four.

Looking across the full record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Villa Brazil trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
30
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Villa Brazil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Villa Brazil on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Villa Brazil?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Villa Brazil.

How does Villa Brazil compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Villa Brazil most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Villa Brazil's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Villa Brazil have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Villa Brazil 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 Brazil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Brazil is inspected around two times per year on average.

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