Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
2027 S Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed twice: on May 7, 2024 for roach activity and on April 11, 2016 for rodent activity. The facility has recorded 160 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, notably above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health reporting violations appearing in at least 3 inspections, handwashing violations cited repeatedly, and approved food source violations documented multiple times. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on February 22, 2018 for blocked exits and windows covered with metal bars preventing egress. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 resulted in call-back compliance with no violations; the prior inspection on February 23, 2026 issued a warning after nine violations were found, including high-priority violations for approved food source and food contact surfaces. An administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection on November 18, 2025 that cited 18 violations.
Most recent closure: May 7, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024027102 | $400.00 | May 7, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016018580 | $400.00 | Apr 12, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on May 7, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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