How many health inspections has VILLA'S RESTAURANT had?

VILLA'S RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has VILLA'S RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, VILLA'S RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at VILLA'S RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at VILLA'S RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

VILLA'S RESTAURANT

2027 S SR 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: V-LA INC · License: SEA1613082

VILLA'S RESTAURANT in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 21 inspections on record with 149 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

21Inspections

149Violations

2Closures

Data current as of March 31, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for VILLA'S RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 7, 2024	Roach activity	10:24:00
Apr 11, 2016	Rodent activity	11:17:00

Inspection History (21)

Mar 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 27, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 26, 2020 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Apr 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

VILLA'S RESTAURANT has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has VILLA'S RESTAURANT had?: VILLA'S RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has VILLA'S RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, VILLA'S RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at VILLA'S RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at VILLA'S RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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