BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 587
360 COLONY BLVD., The Villages FL 32162 · 357-751-4444
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in dish area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023016321 | Jan 13, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of bacon in front of hand wash sink on cook line. Operator moved
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup in pancake flour container on cook line, operator removed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long hair sticking out of hair net, employee put all hair in net
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler by freezer door.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Grooved cutting board at lift top on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in cinnamon sugar, operator moved handle up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tracks of drawer cooler at expo 2 door reach in cooler at expo, gaskets and hinges soile, standing water in bottom Drawer cooler at expo line soiled
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer - berries and biscuits not covered, operator moved covered
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor by mop sink, operator hung up
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Not enough sanitizer solution in bucket to cover towels. Operator added sanitizer
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line less than 150 ppm, operator changed sanitizer, corrected to 200 ppm
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding unit at cook line, operator states they were placed in unit approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator realized the cooler was not turned on, turned it on and moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) Recheck tomatoes 39F; cut lettuce 31F; shredded cheese 36F
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave next to dessert cooler in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area storing pitcher. Employee removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in cook line area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in cook line area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter in pie area. Operator removed.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 155F at dish level for final rinse. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer 200ppm. Operator states they have contacted Hobart for repair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator stocked dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezer in cook line area
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wiped hands on apron, no hand wash and then took toast out of toaster. Manager spoke with him about washing hands and discarded the toast, see stop sale.
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wiped hands on apron, no hand wash and then took toast out of toaster. Manager spoke with him about washing hands and discarded the toast, see stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in dish area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Plastic container of green beans reheated in microwave prep area with a date mark of 10/02/2024. Manager discarded. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One plastic container of reheated green beans in microwave in prep area with a date mark of 10/02/24. Manager discarded. Toast on cook line, no handwashing by cook after wiping hands on apron.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager provided with Big 6 by Inspector.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic film over timers and order screen soiled. Manager removed. Exterior of soda machine soiled, manager wiped down
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line had accumulated soil and standing water on bottom. Manager wiped out coolers.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area. Operator refilled dispenser.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves in kitchen area
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored over clean dishes on dish rack. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack. Operator removed pans to properly air dry.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in cook line area
Old food stuck to clean pan on dish drying rack. Operator removed pan to be washed.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.