WEST VILLAGE KITCHEN CO
2739 NW 54 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes, and cracks on the ceiling throughout entire kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tomatoes on the floor near prep area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall in front of employee restroom. Observed hole in wall above walk in cooler entrance.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside of oven next to cook line.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb at the back of the building.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in prep area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside employee bathroom. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink inside employee restroom. Operator placed soap onsite.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed no drain plug. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic pan with raw chicken over bananas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic pan with raw chicken over bananas. **Warning** **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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **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 2024-08-28: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Form provided via email. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
10
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed a cook washing her spatula in the mop sink. I had an operator set up the triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 100 palms and had her wash rinse and sanitize it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of limes on the walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a water temperature of 88°F. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed it. **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. **Warning**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods in them not labeled in the walk-in cooler and dry storage room. **Warning**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic pan with raw chicken over bananas. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); bacon (88F - Cold Holding); #2 bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); fish (88F - Cold Holding) in an upright freezer next to the entrance door. Observed in the walk-in cooler ;fish (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); bacon (88F - Cold Holding); #2 bag of shrimp (88F - Cold Holding); fish (88F - Cold Holding) in an upright freezer next to the entrance door. Observed in the walk-in cooler ;fish (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a clear liquid in a spray bottle by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handle just spins. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 10 basic).