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LA 8VA VILLA RESTAURANT

564 HIALEAH DR, Hialeah FL 33010

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2320828
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021002064Nov 19, 2020Apr 5, 2021$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand wash sink at kitchen area.
High priority/29-34-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs container stored on the floor at storage area. Operator stored it 6 inches above the floor at the time of the inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed inside metal container on top of preparation table next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Basic/24-18-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen d kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5
The state's own report →
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen area. Time Extended
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings over bag of unswashed vegetables inside chest freezer at back storage area.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified manager for Anna A. at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products provided at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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. Observed no employee health agreement for Osmany G. As per operator working for less than 2 weeks.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal container under preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at back storage area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed ham uncovered inside reach in cooler at back storage area.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket next to back door at kitchen area.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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/. During the licensing inspection observed that the establishment has no plans on files.
Intermediate/51-16-7
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
Basic/51-13-4
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut ham stored in thank you bag inside standing reach in cooler, located at prep area.
High priority/14-31-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at prep area near the three compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4

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.