VILLA PARRILLA RESTAURANT
11093 NW 138ST #124
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door gasket torn, cooker located at front line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with soiled residue, located above prep cooler in front of oven in the kitchen. Observed interior of oven with some old grease buildup, located next to the fryers in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 21-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet WC Stored on prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line. Observed oven interior soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease accumulation. Observed exterior of standing oven with grease and old food debris buildup.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped a spoon on the floor and picked it up and placed it in the three compartment sink to be washed, then continued to prepare food without washing her hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed her hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep under-counter cooler at cook line precooked sweet plantains (70 F - Cold Holding),as per chef outside for less than 1 hour. Operator transferred it back to the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 over 6 employees prepping food with no certified manager present.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door in disrepair and held closed with broom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed oven door in disrepair and held closed with broom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door gasket torn, cooker located at front line. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line in front of steam table.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with soiled residue, located above prep cooler in front of oven in the kitchen. Observed interior of oven with some old grease buildup, located next to the fryers in the kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, cooler located at cook line across from the stove.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located across from fryers at cook line.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet WC Stored on prep tables.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from the fryers in the kitchen observed ham (50F - Cold holding); as per employee out of temperature less than 3 hours, employee placed container with ham in ice to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees. Provided form to operator.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. handwash sink in the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled over ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled over ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee slicing pork not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned hat. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed dish washer washing dishes with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door in disrepair and held closed with broom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed oven door in disrepair and held closed with broom. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease on back wall at hot prep line over flat top grill. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 certificate for Marta Jimenez expired on 4-18-24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed manager certificate for Marta Jimenez expired on 4-18-24. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed not hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on top of oven at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled over ice machine Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee slicing pork not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned hat. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door in disrepair and held closed with broom. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef at 57F thawing at room temperature. As per manager product held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease on back wall at hot prep line over flat top grill. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef inside reach in cooler at storage area. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (57F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at storage area. As per manager product held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (57F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at storage area. As per manager product held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed maduro (131F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, product was placed inside steam table 15 minutes prior. Manager reheated product to 167F. Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager removed splitter. Corrected On-Site 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 certificate for Marta Jimenez expired on 4-18-24. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at preparation area. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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 containers of flan not date marked at front counter cooler. As per manager product was prepared 3 days prior. Manager placed date marking on product. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at ware washing area. Manager labeled item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance at ice chute located inside ice machine at kitchen area.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining top of convection oven located next to kitchen cookline.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots under kitchen counter, not kept inverted. Employee inverted all kitchen equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bags/purses stored on top of bags of black beans and uncooked rice at dry storage area. Employee removed personal items stored at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed loose hot water faucet handle at handwash sink located behind front counter.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F, stored next to hot holding unit behind front counter. Manager discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled located above deli slicer at kitchen area. Employee cleaned interior of microwave at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover located under kitchen counter, next to handwash sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser, not labeled, hanging from rim of three compartment sink. Manager labeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observe at ice cream cooler at front service area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at steam table at kitchen area. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed garbage can. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to prep table. Operator put soap at hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 444-4442
Website: http://villaparrillarestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(611 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025