JA VILLANUEVA SERVICES
12600 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami FL 33181 · 786-499-8655
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on the floor.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cool gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 210 23 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the chef the ten items under the Maki rolls on the menu are served raw.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the bar and back ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the restroom on the right.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 210 23 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the chef the ten items under the Maki rolls on the menu are served raw.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front bar and the one by the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at te cook line area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom on the right.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 210 23 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the front bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the chef the ten items under the Maki rolls on the menu are served raw.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks at the front counter.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front bar and the one by the walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at te cook line area.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom on the right.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink at the front bar. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler across from the walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 210 23 ST, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed various sushi rolls and cold food items on menu prepared using raw salmon, tuna or hamachi, not identified with an asterisk/symbol indicating that food item contains a raw food ingredient.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside handwash sinks through kitchen area. Discussed with Manager, a handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.