FLYING BISCUIT
1101 CANAL ST, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-633-7701
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in sticky trap under hand wash sink at front counter
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043453 | Jul 23, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2024006873 | Nov 13, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine test kit
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg, grabbed clean plate without washing hands. Discussed with manager.
Handwash sink inoperable due to drain issue. Operator states he has submitted a work order for the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine test kit
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed properly prior to preparation. Cut avocados in cook line reach in cooler with stickers on them
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell egg, touched customer plated without washing hands. Discussed handwashing with cook, he removed plates and washed hands along with glove change.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey butter at 53F on counter of cook line. Manager stared butter was out in use. Manager moved back inside walk in cooler. 48F 2nd temp at 10:54.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line next to customer food. Employee moved to segregated area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled under fan area. Discussed with manager.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in rusted.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink by dish area. Paper towels available directly around the corner, new dispenser coming. Manager placed paper towels by sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Clean plates wiped with towel with a towel/cloth before using. Operator removed. Discussed importance of not wiping clean dishes with towels. Priority: Basic
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in bar. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Manager corrected. Priority: Basic
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. Dishwasher loaded dish machine, then put clean plates away, no hand wash. Discussed with manager on duty and staff. Operator washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately- 1 Small fly on cook line 2 small flies by 3 compartment sink 7 small flies under dish machine 10 small flies under 3 compartment sink across from dish machine 15 small flies under prep sink in back room 4 small flies under hand wash sink at front counter 1 small fly at side wait station behind soda machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms are unisex, neither have covered trash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door reach in cooler on cook line and at front counter Fan guards in walk in cooler Walk in cooler shelves
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher loaded dish machine, then put clean plates away, no hand wash. Discussed with manager on duty and staff. Operator washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately- 1 Small fly on cook line 2 small flies by 3 compartment sink 7 small flies under dish machine 10 small flies under 3 compartment sink across from dish machine 15 small flies under prep sink in back room 4 small flies under hand wash sink at front counter 1 small fly at side wait station behind soda machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms are unisex, neither have covered trash.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door reach in cooler on cook line and at front counter Fan guards in walk in cooler Walk in cooler shelves
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher loaded dish machine, then put clean plates away, no hand wash. Discussed with manager on duty and staff. Operator washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately- 1 Small fly on cook line 2 small flies by 3 compartment sink 7 small flies under dish machine 10 small flies under 3 compartment sink across from dish machine 15 small flies under prep sink in back room 4 small flies under hand wash sink at front counter 1 small fly at side wait station behind soda machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms are unisex, neither have covered trash.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door reach in cooler on cook line and at front counter Fan guards in walk in cooler Walk in cooler shelves
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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. Dishwasher loaded dish machine, then put clean plates away, no hand wash. Discussed with manager on duty and staff. Operator washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately- 1 Small fly on cook line 2 small flies by 3 compartment sink 7 small flies under dish machine 10 small flies under 3 compartment sink across from dish machine 15 small flies under prep sink in back room 4 small flies under hand wash sink at front counter 1 small fly at side wait station behind soda machine
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in sticky trap under hand wash sink at front counter
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter pats (71F - Cold Holding) waffle batter (66F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 3 hours ago, see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (71F - Cold Holding) waffle batter (66F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration 3 hours ago, see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at lift top coolers.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes stored on soiled wire shelving in hallway to kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both bathrooms are unisex, neither have covered trash.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Small speaker over deli wrap, prep table, operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains under dish machine and 3 compartment sink soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door reach in cooler on cook line and at front counter Fan guards in walk in cooler Walk in cooler shelves
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator stated avocados washed but still had stickers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Next to trash can in alley going to kitchen, to go containers soiled,
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flies in dry storage area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flies in dry storage area
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by hand wash sink in front of walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on rack in server station over creamers. Operator removed beverages.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in waffle station area No sign, soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects in kitchen area 2 live flying insects in dish machine area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. butter cups (71F - Cold Holding) on tables, being re-served to customers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle batter (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states items have been out of refrigeration for less than 4 hours, operator moved items to reach in cooler to cool. butter cups (71F - Cold Holding) on tables, see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed customer leave bar area with portioned butter cups on the bar, new customers sat without changing out butter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used as scoop in bread crumb container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups stored over creamers in server area
Floor area covered with standing water. Area under/behind soda machine in server area
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Device hung over bulk flour bins in kitchen area. Operator removed device.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in waffle station area No sign, soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor drain heavily soiled behind beverage machine
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