KAVA VILLA
Food safety records indicate KAVA VILLA in MIAMI has 4 inspections with a 3.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file
125 NW 23 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/9/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13592254
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense cheese. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler.
- 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. Provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new kitchen food preparation equipment such as reach in cooler, steam table, press machine, microwave, and three compartment sinks installed with no plans updated. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation
3/9/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13591869
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 1 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside plastic container of shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new kitchen food preparation equipment such as reach in cooler, steam table, press machine, microwave, and three compartment sinks installed with no plans updated. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
12/9/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10883005
Follow-up Inspection Required4 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside plastic container of shredded cheese inside reach in cooler.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons and forks not inverted in front counter area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing liquid with no label. Operator labeled. 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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new kitchen food preparation equipment such as reach in cooler, steam table, press machine, microwave, and three compartment sinks installed with no plans updated.
- 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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
6/19/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10859640
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed