Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

2027 S Sr 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Overview

Villa'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.

25Inspections
160Violations
2Closures
1Fire
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 10:24:00
Rodent activity 11:17:00

Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Villa's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Metal bars covering some windows preventing egress from metal bar covered windows.For reporting purposes only.

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
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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