Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE VILLA

19501 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3672726
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13544684
DBPR license2334173

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 13, 2025 12:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 14, 2025 12:16 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#13High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed jerk sauce, oxtails, goat, pig foot stored in soiled containers. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10+ live flies flying in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 5+ live flies landing on raw chicken in the preparation sink and cut cow foot located in the kitchen, approximately 20+ live flies flying and landing on jerk sauce, at juice preparation area and on top of oxtails storage containers located in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside an empty food storage container located under the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching meat boxes outside to discarded, came back inside the kitchen to wash his hands with the gloves on. Educated employee how to properly wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10+ live flies flying in the storage room located in the kitchen, approximately 5+ live flies landing on raw chicken in the preparation sink and cut cow foot located in the kitchen, approximately 20+ live flies flying and landing on jerk sauce, at juice preparation area and on top of oxtails storage containers located in the kitchen. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salt fish (64F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish (64F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#20Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shopping cart inside the kitchen with frozen cow foot on top. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed establishment added kitchen area behind the bar with a stove, hood system,reach in cooler, prep tables, handwashing sink, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, meat slicer and 4 employee prepping and preparing food. Also observed 4 big smokers behind the establishment cooking jerk chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate53B-02-5

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 Janet, Dilroy, Junior hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve in the kitchen handwashing sink shut off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 65F. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor in the storage room located in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed 3 smokers outside cooking jerk chicken. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed Cow foot and oxtails stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed jerk sauce and goat stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Observed floor area covered with standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back kitchen door open and exposed flies into the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen handwashing sink pipe leaking when hot water valve turns on. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler, walk in freezer and kitchen floor heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.