LA VILLA DE DON POLLO

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a reach crawling the wall to the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed two live roaches , one on the floor under reach in cooler and one behind the preparation table in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint

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 2025-09-26: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked more than 24 hours . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed cooked chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked more than 24 hours . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 15 dead roaches on the floor behind the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink and also in the kitchen are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed more than 4 dead roaches on the floor behind the prep table in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door has a gap at the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed door has a gap at the back door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulated grease next to the stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed floor soiled and accumulated grease next to the stove. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed wall soiled next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 pesticide insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment by the 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a reach crawling the wall to the kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils. Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Food was cooked more than 24 hours . Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the seasoning bucket. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 15 dead roaches on the floor behind the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink and also in the kitchen are. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee stored on preparation table. Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 10 seat and there are 28 seats in the establishment. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door has a gap at the back door. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled and accumulated grease next to the stove. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with fish stored in the floor next to the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for rice stored in standing water at 82°F in the kitchen area. Employee discarded the water Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets and hood filters soiled. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered.. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish inside standing water next to 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how food properly thawed. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk next to reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed frozen raw chicken over, frozen french fries inside white chest freezer next to triple compartment sink.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Also observed Marinated raw chicken (57F -69F - Cold Holding) inside standing reach in cooler across ceviche station. Operator stated that was marinated and kept inside unit the day before.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the night before. Also observed Marinated raw chicken (57F -69F - Cold Holding) inside standing reach in cooler across ceviche station. Operator stated that was marinated and kept inside unit the day before.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple compartment sink. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ( Tamales) personal food not properly identified inside standing doble door reach in cooler across ceviche station.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food activity without hair restraint.

Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with product. Employee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed meat hammer stored over pipes across cooking line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled soiled with grease.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed under 3 compartment sink pipes taped.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 4 mops not hanging dry at mop sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with vinegar, oil not labeled by common name at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked rice in reach in cooler located at cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container with raw chicken stored in the hand sink located at prep area.

Intermediate - 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. Elisabeth Mansia working for over 60 day without an approved employee training

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with not handle used to scoop cooked rice.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on shelves above the prep table located in the kitchen

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located in front of the fryer gasket torn.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

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

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication such as vitamins and aspirin stored in shelf above and with seasoning.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on red shelf unit across from the stove. 1 live roach crawling under microwave located the kitchen area. 1 live roach crawling under stove located in the kitchen.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloves at the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Inspector coached employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed orange juice marinade, lemon juice, and white vinegar stored next to bleach bottle. Operator moved then marinades. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white tracking powder on the floor under three compartment sink, hand washing sink, alongside the walls nearby the back door, and underneath all equipment.

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. Elisabeth Mansia, no proof of food handlers training. As per operator, employed over 60 days. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed sticky glue trap with dead insects, underneath shelf next to the black standup refrigerator.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under the hand washing sink located by the 3 compartment sink, 5+ dead roach under black cart located by the 3 compartment sink, and 1 dead roach on aluminum pan under flat grill located in the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gasket located in front of the fryers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken in the reach in cooler next to the entrance to the kitchen area. The chef moved the eggs and raw chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of cleaner on the same shelf with clean cups above a chest freezer. The chef moved the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand washing sink in the ware wash area. The manager put towels at the sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware wash area. The manager put soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on the reach in cooler next to pass through window soiled .

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes,and onions being stored in plastic crates on the floor in the kitchen. The chef moved the items to 6 inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a bowl in a large container of rice. The chef removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site