CITY FIRE
1018 CANAL ST, The Villages FL 32162 · 352.205.7169
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Operator changed chemical bucket and rechecked 100ppm
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish machine area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in back cook line area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear pans on dish rack
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.
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on back line with deep cut marks.
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.
Jun 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine, operator hung spray hose on hook.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel on shelf above reach in cooler, employee placed can on the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on back line stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on back line with deep cut marks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of crushed tomatoes on can shelf. Manager discarded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has food debris under equipment throughout kitchen.
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.
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, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front line area. Operator double bucketed sanitizer.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg coolers at both bars
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked with silverware tray. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled sanitizer.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg coolers at both bars
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