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EPIC THEATRES OLD MIL PLAYHOUSE

1000 OLD MILL RUN, The Villages FL 32162 · 3867366830

Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 10 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7000586
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. Approximately 30 dead flies under stove in empty unused kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2025 · Plans were submitted 10/7/25 but have not been approved yet. Will review plans on the next routine inspection. Time Extended
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Water bottles in kitchen area
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable and floor is carpet.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Tallahassee office was closed today and plan submission was unable to be verified. Manager stated he believed that all plans were submitted. This issue will be addressed at next routine inspection. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tiles in food storage area and dish washing area on first floor in concession area, ceiling in concession area not smooth and easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in dry storage area on second floor is carpet, not smooth and easily cleanable. According to 2019, plan review the floors were polyvinyl.
Basic/36-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table in kitchen
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen no paper towels in kitchen area of restaurant. No paper towels or soap in hand wash sink second floor bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable and floor is carpet.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table in kitchen for concession stand.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tiles in food storage area and dish washing area on first floor in concession area, ceiling in concession area not smooth and easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in dry storage area on second floor is carpet, not smooth and easily cleanable. According to 2019, plan review the floors were polyvinyl.
Basic/36-12-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Second floor frying oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In restaurant kitchen front counter area, sink does not turn off and pipe underneath is a slow drip near flat top stove, second handwash sink pipe leaking onto floor next to beverage coolers.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · No proof Time Extended/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
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. Did not observe for any employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · No proof Time Extended/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In empty unused kitchen sink by window ran for 2 minutes only reached 72F. Water did not reach 85F in handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine, reached 79F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed tested at 74F and 72F. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink Slow drain in handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. Approximately 30 dead flies under stove in empty unused kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Approximately 16 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not marked.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Hot dogs labeled Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In empty unused kitchen blocked by metal scaffolding. Sink in kitchen blocked by empty metal ice tea containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Handwashing sink unused still blocked Handwashing sink in kitchen not blocked Slow drain still observed Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in unused kitchen by window.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · No proof Time Extended
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. Did not observe for any employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · No proof Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by window in empty unused kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In empty unused kitchen sink by window ran for 2 minutes only reached 72F. Water did not reach 85F in handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine, reached 79F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed tested at 74F and 72F. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed. Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink Slow drain in handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. Approximately 30 dead flies under stove in empty unused kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not marked.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clear substance in clear chemical spray bottle next to restaurant food on prep table. Manager removed from table
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In empty unused kitchen blocked by metal scaffolding. Sink in kitchen blocked by empty metal ice tea containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in unused kitchen by window.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Did not observe for any employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by window in empty unused kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on prep table in kitchen next to restaurant food.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In empty unused kitchen sink by window ran for 2 minutes only reached 72F. Water did not reach 85F in handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine, reached 79F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink Slow drain in handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Strength at 100 ppm. Manager remade bucket, retested at 200 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
May 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bob B.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit May 2, 2024 · Bob is no longer with the company. Chloe and Craig will be taking the food manager certification test. Admin Complaint
Mar 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bob B.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning

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.