Brownsville, Miami-Dade County

WEST VILLAGE KITCHEN CO

2739 NW 54 ST, Brownsville, FL 33142

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 21, 2026
City
Brownsville
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 24315427

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restroom. Operator provided onsite. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24315430

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24315428

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef in a metal container on the floor inside walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24315429

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-69-4

Detail 23923785

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23923787

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23923786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 23923788

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind cook line.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 23695016

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

Detail 23695018

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in prep area.

31B-02-4

Detail 23695024

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

Detail 23695021

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink inside employee restroom. Operator placed soap onsite.

36-32-5

Detail 23695026

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes, and cracks on the ceiling throughout entire kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 23695020

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

Detail 23695023

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tomatoes on the floor near prep area.

36-24-5

Detail 23695017

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

Detail 23695027

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

Detail 23695022

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

Detail 23695025

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23695019

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Nov 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 23344180

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

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 23105049

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

Detail 23105052

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

Detail 23105057

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

Detail 23105054

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

Detail 23105055

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

32-04-4

Detail 23105056

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

Detail 23105051

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

Detail 23105053

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

Detail 23105050

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

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 8Basic: 10Total: 22

12A-27-4

Detail 23100978

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

Detail 23100977

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

Detail 23100968

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

Detail 23100975

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

Detail 23100974

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

Detail 23100971

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

Detail 23100969

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23100981

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23100980

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

Detail 23100979

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

Detail 23100970

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

Detail 23100965

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handle just spins. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23100962

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 23100960

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

Detail 23100973

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of limes on the walk-in cooler floor. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23100963

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

Detail 23100961

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed it. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23100966

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23100964

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-73-4

Detail 23100967

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the hood closest to the front door. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23100976

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23100972

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

Dec 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 22503830

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front hand sink.

32-04-4

Detail 22503829

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

31B-04-4

Detail 22503831

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front hand sink.