HAAGEN-DAZS
1001 LAKESHORE DR, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-751-0261
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater located in back prep area next to reach in freezer 5 rodent droppings on floor next to hot water heater
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025062121 | Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pans in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 2 stem thermometers, neither working
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Under door of walk in freezer on cove molding -rust, mold like substance, water on top of cove molding.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter, inspector provided sign and it was posted at sink
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Aug 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater located in back prep area next to reach in freezer 5 rodent droppings on floor next to hot water heater
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottles on top of reach in freezer. Operator removed spray bottles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles on top of reach in freezer
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to hot water heater 1 dead roach on floor under dry storage racks
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Colorox jug and pine sol container stored on counter divider in between handwashing sink and next to and above flap to open ice machine. Manager moved.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping ice cream with long artificial nails with stones in them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and boxes blocking access to sink. Employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid in handwashing sink. Employee moved. Handwashing sink on front counter has dish soap and scrub sponge. Manager moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back by ice machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cassandra and Carlee both hired over 60 days no proof of training.
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. Cassandra and Carlee both working at this establishment over 60 days. No training completed or reporting agreement signed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in container for ice cream manager moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and clothes on shelf touching and above customer food and to go items. Manager moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooping ice cream preparing shakes with numerous rings with stones and other designs. Employee removed as many rings as she could.
Food stored on floor. Several large containers of ice cream stored on floor in freezer. Manager moved.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator dated 10/30
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle at front counter. Operator labeled.
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.