The Villages, Sumter County

KOYAME ASIAN EXPRESS

1558 BELLA CRUZ DR, The Villages, FL 32159

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
The Villages
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24580335

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine capsules stored above open container of sugar. Manager removed medicine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24580332

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above open containers of soy sauce in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24580333

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hood filter have grease dripping above cookline.

31A-09-4

Detail 24580336

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink has plastic bags in handwash sink by water heater and reach in freezer.

31B-03-4

Detail 24580339

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front handwash sink at end of cookline. Manager placed soap at handwash sink Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24580334

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves of dry good storage rack

13-03-4

Detail 24580337

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cookline not wearing hair restraints, all employees put on caps Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 24580340

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk-in-cooler have wood boards on shelves that are not sealed, smooth or easily cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 24580338

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 24264929

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. Employee placed lemon wedge on drink cup with no gloves or utensil.

08A-05-6

Detail 24264931

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over soy sauce buckets in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35B-01-4

Detail 24264930

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around screen door at back of kitchen

36-73-4

Detail 24264932

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

08B-27-4

Detail 23794773

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Washed cabbage and broccoli placed into soiled produce box in cook line area. Operator had employee wash produce and place in clean containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-14-5

Detail 23794777

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

03D-06-5

Detail 23794775

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. garlic in oil prepped at 9:30am (54F - Cooling) had operator move to reach in cooler to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23794774

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket over 200ppm. Operator added water recheck 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23794772

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23794776

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pile stored on floor in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

08B-56-4

Detail 23441902

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Plastic dish of lemons inside ice bin in kitchen area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23441897

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: buckets of raw chicken and raw beef on shelf over noodles and sauce. Flats of raw shell eggs on shelf over cut vegetables. In reach in make table: pans of raw shell eggs over pan of sprouts. Moved during g this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23441901

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. In walk in freezer: sheet pans of raw chicken on shelf over sheet pans of raw beef.

03A-03-5

Detail 23441906

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 70F on top portion of make table. Eggs were added to Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23441904

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with black substance on deflector plate.

14-01-5

Detail 23441899

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops in several bulk food containers.

14-05-4

Detail 23441908

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Two prep tables in kitchen lined with cardboard. Also, shelf in walk in cooler has price of unsealed wood.

08B-38-4

Detail 23441909

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23441898

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit and/or improperly stored. Rice scoop in water at 76F. Manager removed. Also, two knives between prep tangle and make table. Removed during this inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23441905

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Roll cart soiled with grease.

16-46-4

Detail 23441903

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On one clean pan. Manager removed label. Corrective Action Taken

25-32-4

Detail 23441907

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Scoop made from open handle sauce container. Cut broccoli stored in box broccoli was received in.

21-07-4

Detail 23441900

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter 200 ppm. Also, bucket of sanitizer on floor.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22801305

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall next to hot water heater in prep area 1 live roach on floor next to hot water heater in prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22801304

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice noodles in kitchen area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22505421

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. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22505420

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table in beverage station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22505422

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice noodles at cook line. Operator moved to crate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22505419

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22505423

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22037477

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: No change, license expired (February 1, 2023). Admin Complaint

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 22030788

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in freezer, observed raw meat stored in direct contact with a thank you bag. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 22030783

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2023. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 22030789

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. In walk-in freezer, raw chicken above raw beef.

01B-02-5

Detail 22030792

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line, at room temperature, fried chicken 71F, cut cabbage 78F, raw shell eggs 72F all items moved out of refrigeration at 11:00am (stop Sale)

03A-02-5

Detail 22030790

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, eggs 46F, sprouts 51F, shrimps 44F, chicken 44F, raw chicken 47F, vegetables 52F, Manager closed reach-in cooler lid and add ice. Also at the cook line at room temperature, fried chicken 71F, cut cabbage 78F, raw shell eggs 72F all items moved out of refrigeration at 11:00am (stop Sale) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22030793

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, rice stored under steam table 118F, per Employee item pulled out of rice cooker at 1:00pm, rice will be discarded at 5:00pm. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22030791

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22030785

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near the register, bowl and other items inside sink, employee moved all. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22030781

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. For three male employees.

14-01-5

Detail 22030795

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside cook rice container and cooked chicken container, manager moved all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 22030794

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler observed soiled cardboard.

12B-07-4

Detail 22030780

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22030782

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the cook line, vinegar container on floor, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22030784

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, rice spoon stored in 72 F and 76F water, manager removed the water. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22030786

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted, manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22030787

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted and soiled.

Oct 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Basic: 4Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21526678

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Heartburn medicine on shelf of prep table in beverage station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-48-5

Detail 21526676

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using bleach that is not approved for food contact surfaces. Operator sent employee to the store to get approved sanitizer. Operator now has approved bleach. Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 21526672

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Washed broccoli placed back in original cardboard box. Operator removed broccoli to be washed again. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 21526682

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic bags over crispy noodles in drink station Frozen meat in grocery bag in walk in freezer Walk in cooler shelves rusted

08A-05-6

Detail 21526677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21526679

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 61F Shell eggs stored at room temperature Both items being stored on cart at cook line. Operator moved both items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Discussed the use of time as a public health control with operator.

41-27-4

Detail 21526680

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator added water, recheck 200ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21526673

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21526681

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf of prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21526674

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at soda machine. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21526675

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top of ice machine. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site