NYPD PIZZERIA @ THE VILLAGES
4046 WEDGEWOOD LANE, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-750-1994
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 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. 5 live flies in soda area. Discussed the need to eliminate flies from establishment
★ 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--2015007228 | Jan 16, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front pizza counter. Operator stocked sink with soap.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front pizza area 73F after running approximately 2 minutes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator separated to properly dry.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked dispenser.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, tomatoes and mushrooms stored over bread in walk in cooler
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in pizza prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Yadi
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on pizza prep table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in fryer area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above bread in walk in cooler
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed lid from drink, took a drink and touched kitchen equipment, no hand wash. Discussed with operator the need to wash hands after touching lid to employee beverage
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in soda area. Discussed the need to eliminate flies from establishment
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product..5 cup of melted butter with fake flowered plant decorations on front counter.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 sautéed onions 44F 2lbs sautéed mushrooms 45F 1lb cheese 45F 15 portions Parmesan Alfredo mix 57F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 sautéed onions 44F cold holding 2lbs sautéed mushrooms 45F cold holding 1lb cheese 45F cold holding 15 bags Parmesan Alfredo mixture 57F cold holding See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pizzas 74F being held on time no paperwork. Time as a public health control paperwork missing. Operator filled out paperwork during inspection. Operator will hold pizza from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table next to onions in pan on prep table. Operator moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Qauternary text strips for sanitizer buckets.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on HWS by front counter. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink by dish area hot water not working. HWS no hot water by front counter. When dishwasher is running g no hot water in ladies restroom. Owner did call a plumber who is actively working to correct problem.
Employee drinking beverage in preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking food in prep area. Discussed with operator the need to leave prep areas when drinking beverages
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour. Operator removed handle from flour.
Stored food not covered. Melted butter not covered on front counter with displayed real flowers hanging into butter. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. One sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in soda serving area soiled. Behind and underneath fixed equipment.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. clam chowder (49F - Cooling) prepared 9/28, stored in deep pan in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in front counter area washed hand at hand wash sink that will only reach 74F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. clam chowder (49F - Cooling) prepared 9/28, stored in deep pan in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Clam chowder in deep pan in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep area
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of certificates for multiple employees
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area 81F Hand wash sink in pizza area 74F
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler
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.