Villa's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Villa's Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the ice machine” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Villa's Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with steak in the walk in freezer. Operator removed steak from nonfood-grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use triple sink until dishwasher is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the ice machine and the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
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 scoop handle in direct contact with salt in the back dry storage area. Operator removed scoop handle from salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
67
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa (56F - Cold Holding) sitting in an ice bath at the sever station. Item was not fully submerged in ice. As per operator, item has been in ice bath for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item in cooler to quick chill and added more ice to next batch in the ice bath. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the alcohol cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored over prep area in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food contact shelves in the storage area by the bathrooms. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
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 container of beans with the scoop handle in direct contact with the food. Operator stored scoop handle away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-01-5
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water faucet and wash hands.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed squeeze bottles of sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); salsa verde (66F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of the ice. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled. Lower shelf by three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice on cook line
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of drinking water bottles on the floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor in walk in freezer
14-69-4
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 in dried black beans the handle in contact with dried black beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dish rack by three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cook line single serve hinge containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed one mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
47
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
74
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 4 live roaches found behind the fryer on the cookline.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over raw fish. The eggs were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the ware washing hand sink.
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the True reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in true cooler cold held at 47F. Per operator, chicken placed in unit on 03/11/2024. Raw chicken did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken in true cooler cold held at 47F. Per operator, chicken placed in unit on 03/11/2024. Raw chicken did not removed from unit since.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken and pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water at prep sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At cookline
36-37-5
47
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, hand-wash sink is blocked by large reach-in cooler. Advised operator to move cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa's Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the ice machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villa's Restaurant.
How does Villa's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Villa's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Villa's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villa's 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 Villa's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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