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SUMTER SENIOR LIVING

1490 KILLINGSWORTH WAY, The Villages FL 32162 · 3526743600

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats189
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7000587
Grade history
MAR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese in the reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. A can of three bean salad.
High priority/01B-01-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese in the reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and discarded the shredded cheese.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned the can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink by the cooks area blocked with a cart. Operator moved the cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The hand sink on the right side of the cook line area was not dispensing paper towels. The operator placed new paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The vents in the kitchen are soiled with dust mostly by the dishwashing area.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 Employee didn't wear hair and beard restraint. Operator made employee put on a restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 3 metals pan wet nesting stored on the rack by the three compartment sink. Operator removed metal pans from the racks for cleaning and air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets on the reach-in salad cooler and the reach-in cooler under the grill are torn. The doors on the reach-in sandwich cooler are broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Floors not maintained smooth, durable and not easily cleanable. The whole kitchen floor is not smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR Hr form 5030-105. The operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan above the reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler is soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Utensils in poor condition. 2 spatula in poor condition. Operator discarded the spatulas.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator education packet
Basic/51-13-4
Jun 10, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed personal food items from ice cream reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Employee removed boxes of Pie shells from floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Painted floors in kitchen chipping/ no longer smooth
Basic/36-11-4
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. Operator supplied paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Coleslaw stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10ppm, operator called ecolab to service the dish machine today. Operator set up to manually sanitize.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon in cook line area. Operator removed from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves. Employee cleaned shelves during inspection
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.