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LA VILLA DE DON POLLO

LA VILLA DE DON POLLO located in CUTLER BAY has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

19361 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13531677

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. As per operator she will removed the extra seats. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door has a gap at the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed door has a gap at the back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed door has a gap at the back door. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed wall soiled next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed walk next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: No chemical test kit provided . **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13530537

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 15 dead roaches on the floor behind the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink and also in the kitchen are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed more than 4 dead roaches on the floor behind the prep table in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door has a gap at the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed door has a gap at the back door. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulated grease next to the stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed floor soiled and accumulated grease next to the stove. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed wall soiled next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a reach crawling the wall to the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed two live roaches , one on the floor under reach in cooler and one behind the preparation table in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked more than 24 hours . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed cooked chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked more than 24 hours . **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906272

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the seasoning bucket. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 15 dead roaches on the floor behind the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink and also in the kitchen are. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee stored on preparation table. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door has a gap at the back door. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulated grease next to the stove. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with fish stored in the floor next to the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for rice stored in standing water at 82°F in the kitchen area. Employee discarded the water Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered.. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish inside standing water next to 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how food properly thawed. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 pesticide insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment by the 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a reach crawling the wall to the kitchen area. Warning
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked more than 24 hours . Warning

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic glass stored inside hand sink located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item and placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lettuce at 2 doors standing reach in freezer. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed one brush inside hand sink, located near the three compartments sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee placed a bottle of soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604025

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bottle of bleach and a container stored in the hand sink at prepared area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at preparation area, manager refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603693

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed under 3 compartment sink pipes taped. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376685

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ( Tamales) personal food not properly identified inside standing doble door reach in cooler across ceviche station.
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food activity without hair restraint.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 10-01-5: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 inside rice container with handle in contact with product. Employee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed meat hammer stored over pipes across cooking line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled soiled with grease.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed under 3 compartment sink pipes taped.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 4 mops not hanging dry at mop sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with vinegar, oil not labeled by common name at cook line.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed frozen raw chicken over, frozen french fries inside white chest freezer next to triple compartment sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Also observed Marinated raw chicken (57F -69F - Cold Holding) inside standing reach in cooler across ceviche station. Operator stated that was marinated and kept inside unit the day before.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Also observed Marinated raw chicken (57F -69F - Cold Holding) inside standing reach in cooler across ceviche station. Operator stated that was marinated and kept inside unit the day before.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple compartment sink. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(132 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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