VILLA PIZZA + PASTA BAR
Based on 6 health inspections, VILLA PIZZA + PASTA BAR in AVENTURA has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD, ROOM NO. FH-12, AVENTURA 33180
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938601
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor by back door.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee taking customer order, then handling tongs to remove pizza from oven and serve to customers without first washing hands first.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Observed cooked identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per manager pizza had only been out for about 45 mins.
Inspection Date: 4/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613151
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Inspection Date: 8/5/2024
Inspection Date: 2/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541168
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of seasonings. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Ana Anaya expired as of 11/24/23. No other certification provided. As per manager she has an appointment this month to renew. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353655
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Person in charge removed all items and began to clean.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer.
- 53A-05-6: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/ Observed 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.