JOHNNY ROCKETS
976 OLD MILL RUN, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-259-0051
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish machine area 1 live fly in drink station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024068994 | Jul 25, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front line, discussed using time as a public health control for cold well instead of ice. See stop sale. milk (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Stored on the floor by back exit of kitchen
Nov 20, 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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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over sauce and creamer in walk in cooler
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited cook line area through door to back prep area, then returned and placed gloves on with no hand wash.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in cook line area washed hands with 75F water. Employee in dish machine area washed hands in 76F water.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area 75F after running approximately 2 minutes
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in freezer
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dish machine area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over sauce and creamer in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in dish machine area.
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped hands with gloves on pants, grabbed clean plate without hand wash. Discussed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left side drawer cooler under grill Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (61F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (61F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (59F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (59F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were placed in cooler at 11am and all food was below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area.
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line
Jul 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area.
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line
Jul 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small live flies in prep area 1 live fly in dust pan hanging on wall in prep area 13 small live flies in dish area 2 small live flies at front counter 2 in dining area by soda station
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area.
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 putting dirty dishes in dish machine then handling dirty dishes without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee sipped gloved hands on soiled apron then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee, employee took gloves off and properly washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small live flies in prep area 1 live fly in dust pan hanging on wall in prep area 13 small live flies in dish area 2 small live flies at front counter 2 in dining area by soda station
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server took dirty plates to dish area and scraped plates then handed customers clean to go boxes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by garbage can, garbage can moved
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager on duty with 2 servers, 2 cooks and 1 prep cook on duty
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Open can of tomato juice in walk in cooler that the inside is rusted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on table next to sanitizer bucket behind the taps
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in prep area half eaten, employee discarded food
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish machine area 1 live fly in drink station
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. Deanna S. Elisha S. Aidan S.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped gloves on soiled apron then touched clean equipment without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottles stored over clean utensils in dish machine area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw and ice dumped in hand wash sink at drink station
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves during inspection
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked dispenser
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door in disrepair in cook line area
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and bucket of pickles in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons and peppers stored over sauces in walk in cooler Employee corrected shelves during inspection
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.