The Villages, Sumter County

CITY FIRE

1018 CANAL ST, The Villages, FL 32162

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Apr 13, 2026
City
The Villages
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 24508479

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator primed machine and ran a couple cycles. Recheck 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24508482

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. reduced oxygen packaged stroganoff prepped 4/9, chili prepped 4/7 in walk in cooler. Items are not marked with production time. See stop sale.

22-20-5

Detail 24508481

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

03G-54-1

Detail 24508480

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. reduced oxygen packaged stroganoff prepped 4/9, chili prepped 4/7 in walk in cooler. Items are not marked with production time. See stop sale.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 24268046

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Operator changed chemical bucket and rechecked 100ppm Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24268044

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish machine area

14-09-4

Detail 24268045

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in back cook line area

24-08-4

Detail 24268047

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear pans on dish rack

03G-53-1

Detail 24268048

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Employee marked production time. Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23866771

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on back line with deep cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23866770

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside walk in cooler the metal floor is peeling up causing the floor to no longer be easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

29-37-4

Detail 23811474

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine, operator hung spray hose on hook. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23811472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter for a few days, see stop sale. butter (49F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); wings (47F - Cold Holding); hot dog (48F - Cold Holding) other items in cooler 41F or below ice was added to time/temperature control for safety food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23811473

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel on shelf above reach in cooler, employee placed can on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23811475

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on back line stained.

14-11-5

Detail 23811469

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on back line with deep cut marks.

36-22-4

Detail 23811477

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back storage closet, operator stated it is from the ice machine which is to be replaced soon.

36-11-4

Detail 23811470

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside walk in cooler the metal floor is peeling up causing the floor to no longer be easily cleanable.

25-05-4

Detail 23811471

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of togo cup lids on floor, in side closet by office, operator placed on shelf. Togo boxes behind outside bar with the food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23811476

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container inside server station by tea urns, operator labeled as sugar. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 23415758

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of crushed tomatoes on can shelf. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23415754

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine then 100F ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-25-4

Detail 23415752

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched face and money then picked up ice scoop without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23415755

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At indoor bar: half and half 52F and eggnog 48F. Both items placed in cooler today. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23415756

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One hose bib behind indoor bar. Two hose bibs behind outdoor bar.

02C-03-5

Detail 23415750

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream cheese opened Monday with no date mark.

22-02-4

Detail 23415757

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at indoor bar. Interior of ice bin in kitchen has mold like substance.

03G-06-5

Detail 23415748

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. In walk in cooler: Bags of pot pie mix. Bags of chili. Bags of beans.

27-16-4

Detail 23415759

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink behind indoor bar has a water temperature of 79F.

40-06-5

Detail 23415751

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of bag in a box soda. Removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23415747

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has food debris under equipment throughout kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 23415753

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in ice.

29-11-4

Detail 23415749

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking on color under hand sink in ware wash area. Water leaking onto floor under ice bin.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 22720072

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at indoor bar. Operator primed machine, 100ppm at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22720073

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22720074

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front line area. Operator double bucketed sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-49-6

Detail 22470775

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg coolers at both bars - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Time Extended

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22443433

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at dish machine in kitchen 10ppm at dish machine at indoor bar 0ppm at dish machine at outdoor bar Operator set up to manually sanitize Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22443432

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with silverware tray. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22443431

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22443437

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

41-17-4

Detail 22443434

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22443436

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet at cook line, operator had employee remove. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22443435

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg coolers at both bars

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 22045842

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs above lettuce heads, also, raw chicken above raw shrimp, manager fixed. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22045838

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes date marked 05/05/23, manager fixed to 06/05/23. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22045845

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, portion bags of beef 53F, bags of ham 48F, turkey 46F all items were moved to freezer, temperatures dropped below 43F. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22045836

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. Inspector provided a digital copy, manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22045837

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at the bar area, employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22045841

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22045843

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dish machine area, spray bottle not labeled, Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22045844

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice bin with mold like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 22045840

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table, manager discarded all. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22045839

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at the cook line, employee stopped. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22045846

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the dish machine area.

29-49-6

Detail 22045835

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers at the cook line and outdoor bar.

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21516878

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outdoor bars dish machine. Operator states they will use the indoor bars dish machine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21516881

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and cod stored above Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator corrected storage shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21516877

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

41-17-4

Detail 21516880

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in dining room Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21516876

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape pens on dry dish rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21516879

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked turkey in standing water at cook line area. Operator started running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 20947336

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink. Operator removed strainer pan from hand sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20947335

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 20947333

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in server station. Operator moved beverage from counter in server station. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20947337

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid on dumpster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 20947334

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20947332

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved wiping cloth from front kitchen area and placed in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-16-4

Detail 20825953

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, without first washing hands.

09-01-4

Detail 20825943

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.

02C-03-5

Detail 20825940

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Inside walk in cooler (trays of mixed meets)and outside walk in coolers (ground beef and side of steaks)

12A-03-4

Detail 20825946

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20825952

Intermediate - Food-contact can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

53A-05-6

Detail 20825948

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10 employees four front of the house and 6 back of the house. No certified managed on duty Rick parent chef on duty.

53B-14-5

Detail 20825944

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training over the past 6 months.n

41-17-4

Detail 20825954

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter by food pickup window

12B-02-4

Detail 20825947

Basic - Beverages in a food dish room. restricted area.

36-36-4

Detail 20825950

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 tiles missing.

40-06-5

Detail 20825941

Basic - Employee personal items stored above clean equipment and utensils, in dish room

08B-47-4

Detail 20825949

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken stored on floor of walk in outside freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 20825939

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 20825945

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-02-5

Detail 20825951

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in outside walk in coolers.

22-16-4

Detail 20825942

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior floor have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-17-6

Detail 20394757

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken stored over ground beef.

41-10-4

Detail 20394767

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical on cooks line , in the prep area, on the ice machine, dish area, server station.

16-21-4

Detail 20394758

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 20394764

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris.

24-08-4

Detail 20394756

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking tumblers

10-17-4

Detail 20394765

Basic - In-use scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 20394759

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves In front kitchen

33-16-4

Detail 20394762

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-27-5

Detail 20394761

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish area.

21-12-4

Detail 20394763

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

14-06-4

Detail 20394760

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.

22-16-4

Detail 20394766

Basic - shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line