The Villages, Sumter County

KUNGFU CHEF

3437 WEDGEWOOD LN, The Villages, FL 32162

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
6 High Priority
Jun 1, 2026
City
The Villages
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 1, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 15

14-86-1

Detail 24602665

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel/cloth towel used as liner for food container. Observed : a yellow microfiber cloth used to cover cooked rice. The cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24602663

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed : in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler, raw chicken sitting behind beef and shrimp. The items were arranged correctly according to cook temperature. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 24602666

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed : the spray hose(no head/handle) was sitting in the bottom of the sink. This was placed on a shelf. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24602669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed : the time as a public health control chart lacks a date and when the afternoon food came out, the chart was not marked. They are on a time frame system.

41-10-4

Detail 24602657

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : blue spray window cleaner stored on the counter with rice warmers. The spray was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24602667

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : the vacuum breaker was placed before the splitter. Both sides of the splitter lack back flow protection.

09-17-4

Detail 24602670

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed : cook line staff take frozen breaded shrimp from the reach-in freezer with a bare hand. The manager instructed staff to use gloves, tongs or food grade paper. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24602661

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the tea and soda nozzles have buildup in the cones and on the diffusers. And, the ice machine shroud, has an accumulation of foreign substance on the edge. ALSO, : the can opener blade with an accumulation of dried food debris. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. for this item. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24602668

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : the back hand wash sink with dried clumps of food in it. The sink was cleaned out. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24602659

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : rice scoops in 67° standing water. The water was dumped. Wash, rinse and sanitize each 4 hours at a minimum. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24602664

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a wet yellow cloth under a cutting board. The cloth was removed.

29-08-4

Detail 24602658

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed : the hand wash sink at the dish wash machine has a hot water handle that when turned, would not produce any water. The screw was tightened down and hot water came out. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24602660

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed : stored food in the walk-in cooler, below 41°, not covered. Multiple pans of cut vegetables. Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 24602662

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed : the caddys with plastic tableware, in the dining area, have the utensils not presented with the handles first.

36-10-4

Detail 24602656

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floor. Observed : the walk-in freezer floor with an accumulation of drooped food . The floor was swept. Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24381578

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24381577

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

31A-09-4

Detail 24381580

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker and bucket. Operator removed bucket and moved rice cooked over to allow access. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24381579

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on cans in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24381581

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of food in walk in freezer. Operator had employee cover food. Corrected On-Site

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23818954

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple vitamins over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 23818948

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee picked up raw shell eggs then touched multiple sauces without hand washing. Employee washed hands after speaking with operator about proper hand washing procedures.

08A-20-5

Detail 23818952

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23818950

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 23818949

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 23818945

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23818953

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-09-5

Detail 23818946

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while making food for guests.

36-73-4

Detail 23818947

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23818944

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sauce and vinegar on floor of kitchen. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23818951

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw ribs in bay if 3 compartment sink thawing without running water.

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23099684

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Discussed with manager as uncovered food was underneath soiled shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 23085753

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 3 containers of employee medicine above food prep line. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23085763

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef and vegetables stored in plastic bags in walk in cooler and freezer. Discussed with manager the need to use food safe containers. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23085758

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in container above vegetables on cook line cold holding reach in. Manager moved. Discussed importance of keeping raw separate from ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23085751

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken broth temp 3 gallons Pork dumplings 57F 2lbs stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23085756

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork dumplings 57F 2lbs stop sale 3 gallons chicken broth stop sale Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23085755

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash sink used for washing towels. Manager removed dish soap in sink for that purpose. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23085760

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to scoop sugar on prep line. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 23085754

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cart used to store food on cook line. Discussed with manager. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23085750

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line by soda fountain by rice steamers in disrepair. Manager removed food from cooler. See stop sale on dumplings. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23085759

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above food prep areas. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23085749

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple white buckets filled with food stored on floor. Manager moved them 6 inches off the floor. Discussed the importance of storing food off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23085752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Discussed with manager as uncovered food was underneath soiled shelves. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23085757

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of egg flats, used to hold strainer full of cooked rice. Soy sauce containers being resued to hold food. Discussed with manager. Warning

13-10-4

Detail 23085761

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Server not wearing hair restraint while portioning food on plate. Discussed with manager. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23085762

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in color: Uncovered dumplings, noodles and ketchup. Uncovered rice in dry storage. Manager covered items and we discussed importance of covering stored food. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23085764

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Open containers with food removed from original containers. Discussed with manager the need to label all food once it is removed from its original container Warning

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 22617878

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped off soiled dishes, touched clean plate without hand wash. Discussed with operator.

22-16-4

Detail 22617880

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line

06-01-5

Detail 22617879

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Squid/beef at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-20-4

Detail 22884938

High Priority - Observed: Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee at 3 compartment sink, operator had employee wash hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Priority: High Priority

41-18-4

Detail 22884947

High Priority - Observed: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in cook line area over 200ppm. Operator added water 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

12A-03-4

Detail 22884937

Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate

10-01-5

Detail 22884936

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

12B--07-4

Detail 22884944

Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Sep 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-20-4

Detail 22311502

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee at 3 compartment sink, operator had employee wash hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 22311504

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in cook line area over 200ppm. Operator added water 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22311505

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22311506

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22311503

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 21

12A-13-4

Detail 22198624

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes handled soiled equipment then clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 22198625

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee walked outside the back door of the kitchen with soiled cardboard box, came back inside to cut vegetables without washing hands. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-27-4

Detail 22198635

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Fried chicken placed in cardboard box that previously stored raw chicken. Operator removed chicken from box and placed in food grade bins. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 22198630

High Priority - Paper towel used as liner for food container in deep fryer area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22198629

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. Raw shrimp stored over mushrooms in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22198634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic in oil at cook line. Operator marked 12pm. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22198637

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored above seasonings on storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22198623

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan with spoons blocking hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22198636

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator rinsed out wiping cloth in hand wash sink by front counter Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22198620

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. Emailed form to operator Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22198640

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under dish machine area 2 dead roaches behind rice cooker on the floor in kitchen area 1 dead roach on the floor in the front counter area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas where dead roaches were found. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 22198621

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in cook line area. Employees put hats on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22198626

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22198622

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of both rice warmers chipped and scratched Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22198632

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on the floor in prep area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22198639

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils in 86F water. Operator removed to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22198638

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

42-03-5

Detail 22198627

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill and screws stored on prep table shelf in cook line area Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22198633

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked chicken and sauces in walk in cooler. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22198628

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth next to hand wash sink in front counter area Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22198631

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen area Warning

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-74-7

Detail 22073767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in make table near back door has an ambient temperature of 50F. Ice bags added to all product in unit. Condensation on back wall of unit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 22073766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Crack between door and jam on entry located in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Time Extended

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 23

41-07-4

Detail 22047647

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of prescribed medication on shelf over prep table. Moved. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 22047649

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched clothes then continued to add sauce to pan without washing hands.

35A-02-6

Detail 22047633

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.

08A-05-6

Detail 22047645

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler: Pan of raw pork stored on shelf over sauce bucket. Pans of raw chicken stored on shelf over vegetables. Pans of raw chicken stored over cases of shell eggs. In walk in freezer: Portioned bags of raw chicken stored over bags cooked chicken. Bags of raw chicken stored over raw pork. Employees began moving to proper order. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22047636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table near fryer: spring/egg rolls 64F-70F. Manager stated they were cooked two hours ago, placed in reach in cooler. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) and provided form. In reach in make table on cookline: noodles 46F. Shrimp 51F. Pork 52F. Chicken 49F. Noodles 50F. Corn 50F. Unit has an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager stated items were placed in unit today, ice bags added to all TCS products. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22047630

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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22047646

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22047634

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Three sinks have dishes stored inside. Moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22047650

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/ Establishment has more than ten employees on site with no certified food manager. Manager arrived during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-11-4

Detail 22047639

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Certificates are written in pencil, some have erased information with new information written over. Also, some certificates are photo copies.

35A-06-4

Detail 22047629

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. More than 50 dead flies on fly strips throughout kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 22047631

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bulk food containers have bowls inside.

14-74-7

Detail 22047637

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in make table near back door has an ambient temperature of 50F. Ice bags added to all product in unit. Condensation on back wall of unit.

12B-07-4

Detail 22047644

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three drinks over make tables on cookline.

40-06-5

Detail 22047635

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf over make table. Jacket on dry storage shelf.

13-03-4

Detail 22047638

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in kitchen. Hats were added during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22047632

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at front counter

35B-08-4

Detail 22047648

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple strips throughout kitchen, over prep tables, clean dishes, make tables, triple sink.

08B-37-4

Detail 22047641

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Personal food in box with sauces in cooler at front counter. Several bags of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Several buckets of sauce on floor in kitchen. Pans of dumplings on speed rack under fly strips.

10-07-4

Detail 22047643

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit and/or improperly stored. Rice scoops in water at 74F. Tongs on fryer handle. Knifes stored between prep tables.

21-04-4

Detail 22047628

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Two under boards in prep area.

16-48-4

Detail 22047642

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On several clean dishes.

35B-05-4

Detail 22047640

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Crack between door and jam on entry located in kitchen.

Dec 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.