May 21, 2026
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1000 CANAL ST, The Villages, FL 32162
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 nose then napkins without washing hands.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies in dry storage room.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cookline: raw beef on shelf over cooked pork chop. In walk in produce cooler: raw shell eggs on shelf over produce. All were moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline: cooked mushrooms 49F. Fish 50F. Mushrooms 49F. All were moved to walk in freezer then all were below 41F. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around doors of reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of oven soiled with grease.
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in produce cooler: cases of unwashed produce on shelf over bread and ricotta. Moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. In prep area
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in cook line area
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid stored above ricotta cheese in walk in cooler Raw beef stored above cooked mushrooms in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks storing soiled dishes. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - 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/. Dish machine added to interior and exterior bar areas Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno on top of bag of sugar packets in server station. Moved. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on shelf over prep table. All were moved. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee cooking wearing bracelet and watch.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in ware wash area. Manager placed next to dish machine to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cheese not covered in walk in cooler. Cover added. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor at cook line. Picked up and placed on table. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Complaint Full
Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple dishes of fruits, salads, breads and chafing dishes with food not protected with sneeze guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-11: Baked goods, salad and carving station not protected by sneeze guards. The operator has complied with having the sneeze guards on the omelette and dessert station. Operator states the rest of the sneeze guards have been ordered. Time Extended
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple dishes of fruits, salads, breads and chafing dishes with food not protected with sneeze guard. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) operator states food items in glass door cooler were below 41F when temperatures were taken before open. Operator states door was open causing the ambient temperature to rise. Operator shut door. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in cook line area Warning
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in vertical reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons stored above milk and butter in walk in cooler Warning
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in restroom hallway by kitchen entrance due to plumbing issue in men's restroom. Operator cleaned and sanitized the restroom
Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator states urinal had been kicked off the wall. The operator has taped off the men's restroom and put an out of order sign on the door. There is a plumber currently at the establishment repairing the restroom. Plumber repaired during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment washed in outdoor 3 compartment sink. Discussed with Supervisor Allison M. And DDM Cathia J. Ware washing is prohibited in outdoor areas. Operator must remove 3 compartment sink or block off 2 compartments to make sink either for dumping or hand washing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Discussed with Supervisor Meakins. At the time of the inspection the 3 compartment sink has not been removed. Admin Complaint
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2023
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over fries in reach in freezer. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo 48F operator moved away from grill area Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed knife in hand wash sink. Discussed with employee. Warning
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing information Some employee certificates expired Warning
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. In cook line area Warning
Basic - Clean equipment washed in outdoor 3 compartment sink. Discussed with Supervisor Allison M. And DDM Cathia J. Ware washing is prohibited in outdoor areas. Operator must remove 3 compartment sink or block off 2 compartments to make sink either for dumping or hand washing. Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag/keys over prep table in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line. Employee removed watch/bracelet Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator removed utensils to be washed Corrective Action Taken Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. 3 compartment sink in outdoor bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Discussed with Lola in plan review who stated plans had not been submitted yet. The owner of the establishment states he emailed plans to dhr.plan review@myfloridalicense.com on 9/6. Discussed removal of 3 compartment sink with owner. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Owner states the plans were submitted approximately 30 days ago and that he spoke with a plan reviewer who stated if he did not hear back from them the plans were approved. Discussed with Brianna in plan review, no plans have been submitted. Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. 3 compartment sink in outdoor bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Discussed with Lola in plan review who stated plans had not been submitted yet. The owner of the establishment states he emailed plans to dhr.plan review@myfloridalicense.com on 9/6. Discussed removal of 3 compartment sink with owner. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. 3 compartment sink in outdoor bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. Multiple vents in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers in cook line and server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in server station Keg coolers in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dish machine area Warning
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (50F - Cold Holding); meatball (48F - Cold Holding); butter (61F - Cold Holding); butter (59F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill Recheck- butter 48F could not locate the other food items that went into freezer Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ash tray in hand wash sink in outdoor bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - 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. 3 compartment sink in outdoor bar area Warning
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area No paper towels at hand wash sink in cook line area Operator refilled dispensers Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. Multiple vents in kitchen area Warning
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In prep area. Operator moved sticky tape away from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers in cook line and server station Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area Warning
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in server station Keg coolers in bar area Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator educated staff regarding proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator removed beverages from kitchen.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Ceiling tile shows is in disrepair. Air intake
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers.