REDSAUCE
1000 CANAL ST, The Villages FL 32162 · 352.242.7411
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies in dry storage room.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched nose then napkins without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies in dry storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cookline: raw beef on shelf over cooked pork chop. In walk in produce cooler: raw shell eggs on shelf over produce. All were moved during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline: cooked mushrooms 49F. Fish 50F. Mushrooms 49F. All were moved to walk in freezer then all were below 41F.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Moved during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around doors of reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of oven soiled with grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in produce cooler: cases of unwashed produce on shelf over bread and ricotta. Moved during this inspection.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. In prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in cook line area
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid stored above ricotta cheese in walk in cooler Raw beef stored above cooked mushrooms in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks storing soiled dishes. Operator removed dishes.
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/. Dish machine added to interior and exterior bar areas
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno on top of bag of sugar packets in server station. Moved.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves. Removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on shelf over prep table. All were moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee cooking wearing bracelet and watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in ware wash area. Manager placed next to dish machine to be rewashed.
Stored food not covered. Container of cheese not covered in walk in cooler. Cover added.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor at cook line. Picked up and placed on table.
Apr 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple dishes of fruits, salads, breads and chafing dishes with food not protected with sneeze guard.
Dec 3, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple dishes of fruits, salads, breads and chafing dishes with food not protected with sneeze guard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) operator states food items in glass door cooler were below 41F when temperatures were taken before open. Operator states door was open causing the ambient temperature to rise. Operator shut door.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in cook line area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in vertical reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons stored above milk and butter in walk in cooler
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in restroom hallway by kitchen entrance due to plumbing issue in men's restroom. Operator cleaned and sanitized the restroom
Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator states urinal had been kicked off the wall. The operator has taped off the men's restroom and put an out of order sign on the door. There is a plumber currently at the establishment repairing the restroom. Plumber repaired during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server area. Operator moved to shelf.
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.