VILLAGE INN #21
2925 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-267-6611
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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. Observed 3 live flying insects 2 in kitchen area 1 In dining area Per supervisor C. Woods next unannounced inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019062424 | Nov 8, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $200 |
| 4--2016049816 | Aug 18, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By restaurant front entrance
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and open drink on shelf by spices on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front area, Water temp at 119F. Operator increased the temperature. New reading 205F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line
Light not functioning. 2 lights not functioning in hood
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line
Stored food not covered. Tea urn on server area not covered. And coffee filters not protected. Operator covered all during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powder, operator labeled flour
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Ground beef stored above raw steaks in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish patties stored below raw beef steak patties in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Mixer head
Mop sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Mop sink removed. Operator put it back during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers employees prepping food wearing watches.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple reach in coolers on cook line Some Hood filters in disrepair in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles on cook line
Light not functioning. Above grill on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled
Stored food not covered. Tea urn not covered on server area. Operator covered it.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and red peppers stored over hashbrowns and ready to eat cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line. Operator coached employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tartar sauce date marked 8/15 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tartar sauce date marked 8/15 in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chopped lettuce on cook line held overnight with temperature 45F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink right by oven
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in kitchen -mixer in kitchen -black substance inside ice machine by dish machine area
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in kitchen. Operator added paper towels
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen wearing watches.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some tiles broken and others missing throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cook line interior soiled with food debris -interior of oven by dish machine.
Light not functioning. In kitchen above grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in coolers gaskets torn under microwave and under make table in kitchen on cook line -walls behind equipment by hand wash sink in kitchen area -behind nozzles of soda machine in server area COS -behind nozzles of juice machine in server area COS
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers in dry storage racks. Operator corrected it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in coolers interior throughout kitchen
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At dish machine area. Operator corrected.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over prepped salad and hashbrowns. Operator corrected it
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Next to walk in freezer. Operator fixed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sanitized towels hanging on sanitizer bucket. Operator submerged them
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented at the seam can of blueberry filling. See stop sale
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid in dish washer area not labeled. Operator labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter dated 9/15/22. Operator mention new filters on order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area has old food splash.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Pork sausage links cooked to 150 had cook place back on grill to reach the minimum cook temperature found at 163F
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of blueberry pie filling. See stop sale. manager discarded
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects 2 in kitchen area 1 In dining area Per supervisor C. Woods next unannounced inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid sanitizer not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine Filter dated 9/15/22.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by dry storage in disrepair. Cove tiles along the wall of walk in cooler in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine at server station soiled. Roll out Metal shelving soiled in walk in cooler. Walk in coolers shelving soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee in the process of cutting fresh pineapple with labeled still attached.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen have accumulation of old food splash.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of coconut not labeled.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of the ice bin of the ice machine soiled
Ceiling tile missing. Dish washing area missing ceiling tiles, part of the on going rehab of kitchen and prep areas
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line area ceiling vents soiled and ceiling area around the vents. Damaged ceiling surface in back storage area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler employee beverages stored above client items, corrected by manager
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook on line
Equipment in poor repair. Metal shelving in walk in cooler 2, flaking paint, manager stated new shelving on site, just needs assembled. Wire baskets used to pour liquid egg product rusting surface.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some tiles cracked and low grout lines thru the prep/kitchen areas. Cracked floor drain surfaces.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case paper pie boxes stored directly on floor of dry stock room, corrected while inspection was taking place
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stickers still attached to washed avocados on cooks line, unwashed produce stored over ready to eat items in the walk in cooler
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Also ceiling vents that are in need of replacement due to missing pieces of the actual vent strips.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing/ not attached to wall in multiple areas.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, walls and baseboards under and behind equipment soiled. Soiled floor drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas in the kitchen, prep/ cooks line with repairs needs to walls, ceiling and exiling tiles.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cooks line soiled, bottom shelves and table legs of prep tables soiled, reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live fly present.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer units soiled with old food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate19 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. Dish Washing Machine at 0 ppm chlorine, primed multiple times and not reading on test strips, repair call placed and 3 compartment sink in place to wash rinse and sanitize until repairs have been completed. 3 compartment sink sink quat at 400 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly on site, per supervisor on duty, R. Hicks no callback required, next unannounced routine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at the dish washing area blocked by soiled food storage containers, corrected
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line, corrected
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee agreements forms completed by employees but not signed off by management, corrected while inspection was taking place.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Also ceiling vents that are in need of replacement due to missing pieces of the actual vent strips.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Food storage container in stock room with broken corners.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing/ not attached to wall in multiple areas.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, walls and baseboards under and behind equipment soiled. Soiled floor drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple areas in the kitchen, prep/ cooks line with repairs needs to walls, ceiling and exiling tiles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected water 117°, dumped and changed to 165°
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cooks line soiled, bottom shelves and table legs of prep tables soiled, reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live fly present.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer units soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case to to go container stored on floor of dry stock room, corrected
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cooked line with clear liquid not labeled, water, corrected
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.