VILLA VERDE FARMER'S MARKET

VILLA VERDE FARMER'S MARKET located in HOMESTEAD has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

26390 SW 147 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475816

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and vinegar containers stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed windows and door kept open. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed windows and door kept open. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed soiled gaskets on units. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer/cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed soiled reach in freezer/cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork on reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed raw chicken stored above cut tomatoes, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cooked rice, cooked pork and cooked black beans not date marked on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Still observed cooked food not date marked. Cooked pork pork (43F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10911236

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and vinegar containers stored on floor.
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed windows and door kept open.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in freezer/cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand wash sink.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked rice not covered on reach in freezer.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to cutting board.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork on reach in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (57F - Cold Holding) next to flat grill, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food to reach in cooler.
  • 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 steak (112F - Hot Holding) on grill, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board. Also observed food stored on dirty containers.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots stored inside hand wash sink, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Lisette, has been working more than 60 days.
  • 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 cooked rice, cooked pork and cooked black beans not date marked on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Roberta C. expired training.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on both units.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door and window permanently open during inspection.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both units. Also observed grease accumulated on fan.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant killer next to cooking oil container. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut tomatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (41F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (41F - Cold Holding) as per chef from previous day.

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527608

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed