TIERRA DEL SOL RESTAURANT
806 SAN MARINO DR, The Villages FL 32162
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In alto sham, employee removed to reheat. mashed potatoes (122F - Hot Holding)
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015037231 | Jul 14, 2015 | Oct 8, 2015 | $600 |
| 3--2015020292 | Feb 10, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2014045576 | Oct 10, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dish machine in kitchen. 0ppm chlorine dish machine in bar. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Case of cauliflower in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In alto sham, employee removed to reheat. mashed potatoes (122F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical spray in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed.
Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink/black slime inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over prep table. Employee moved drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf over prep table on cooks line at time of inspection. Employee moved phone during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink at time of inspection.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Employee washing dishes rinsed soiled dishes then pulled out clean dishes without hand wash. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); egg salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states they took temperatures at 10:30am and all items were below 41F. Reach in cooler across from stove on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor next to can rack in dry storage room. Operator had employee clean and sanitize the area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Taco shells and chips stored in 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. roast beef (60F - Cooling) in walk in cooler covered with melted plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Operator states the roast beef was placed in walk in cooler yesterday evening 4/1/24.
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. 0ppm operator called ecolab for service during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); feta (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); egg salad (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from stove in cook line area. Operator states items were placed in cooler at 10am. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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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. 0ppm
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Canned tomatoes heavily dented on seal
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. 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at front line: house made ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); house made blue cheese dressing (48F - Cold Holding); house made salsa (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler at cook line: cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states temperatures were taken at 11am. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in bar area
Damaged food not properly segregated. Canned tomatoes heavily dented on seal
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.