How many restaurants are in The Villages?

The Villages, Florida has 179 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in The Villages?

The current pass rate for food establishments in The Villages is 91.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in The Villages this year?

1 food establishments in The Villages have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in The Villages?

The most frequently cited violations in The Villages are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in The Villages?

Dunkin has the most locations in The Villages with 5 establishments.

How does The Villages compare to the Florida state average?

The Villages has a pass rate of 91.9%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in The Villages?

Food establishments in The Villages have an average of 14 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in The Villages been assessed?

Food establishments in The Villages have been assessed $17,140 in fines across 56 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $306 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in The Villages restaurants?

23 fire safety violations have been documented across 20 food establishments in The Villages. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in The Villages inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. The Villages, Florida has 57 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 168 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in The Villages?

FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in The Villages. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

The Villages — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: The Villages Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

The Villages, Florida has 179 food establishments with 2,504 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 91.9%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Thai Ruby in The Villages on November 3, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

179Facilities

2,504Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

91.9%Pass Rate

4.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Cody's Original Roadhouse	28	182	2
Cane Garden C.c.	42	258	1
Toojay's Deli	26	195	1
Palmer Legends Country Club	28	162	1
Mezza Luna at the Villages	31	149	1

The Villages Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

The Villages 91.9% Pass Rate 91.9%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

The Villages 4.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

The Villages 0.56 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.56

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

The Villages Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Panera Bread #4194	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Freedom Pointe at the Villages	5 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Lil Bits Cafe	10 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 6	Palmer Legends Country Club	11 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Carrabba's Italian Grill	11 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 5	Vki Japanese Steakhouse	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Redsauce	7 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Angler's Club	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Thai Ruby	13 (5 high)	Warning Issued
May 4	Mallory Hill Country Club	17 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended

The Villages Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	18,506
31	Clean multi-use utensils	12,762
14	Food contact surfaces	11,830
36	Proper ventilation	11,265
08	Proper hand/arm washing	10,940

The Villages Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

56Actions on Record

$17,140Total Fines

$306Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

35Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 3, 2025	Thai Ruby	$600	3--2025057068
Sep 17, 2025	Haagen-dazs	$400	3--2025062121
Feb 23, 2026	Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar	$400	3--2026002334
Jul 16, 2025	Cane Garden C.c.	$400	3--2025047384
Oct 29, 2025	Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille	$200	3--2025070961
Oct 29, 2025	Mezza Luna at the Villages	$200	3--2025057081
Oct 14, 2025	Sakura	$200	3--2025057076
Jan 12, 2026	Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar	$200	3--2025085562
Aug 28, 2025	Vki Japanese Steakhouse	$200	3--2025057083
Jan 26, 2026	Toasted Yolk	$200	3--2025085958

The Villages Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

23Fire Violations

20Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	7
Exit blocked or locked	5
Other fire safety violation	5
Cooking without hood suppression	5
Missing boiler certificate/report	1

The Villages Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. The Villages has 57 FDACS-regulated facilities with 168 inspections on record and 4 stop-sale orders issued.

57Retail Facilities

168FDACS Inspections

4Stop-Sale Orders

The Villages FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Feb 28, 2025	Sprouts-farmers-market-193230	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Feb 28, 2025	Sprouts-farmers-market-193230	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Temperature Control: Appro…
Sep 16, 2024	Butcher-market-409033	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete.* Conformance With Approved Pr…
Sep 16, 2024	Butcher-market-409033	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete.* Safe Food and Water: Special…

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The Villages FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
3-302.12	Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and	17
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	15
3-501.14(B)	Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient	14
7-201.11	Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,	13
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	11

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

The Villages Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	3	102	1,574
Publix	3	30	875
7-Eleven	2	84	2,422
Walgreens	2	1	743
Walmart	2	77	608
CVS	1	9	882
Fujisan Sushi	1	1	65
Sprouts Farmers Market	1	17	205

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

The Villages: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	5	296	0
Subway	4	146	0
McDonalds	3	63	0
Bob Evans	2	185	0
Jersey Mikes	2	24	0
Toojays	2	326	1
Another Broken Egg	1	44	0
Chick-fil-a	1	78	0
Golden Corral	1	177	0
Ihop	1	108	1

The Villages Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in The Villages?: The Villages, Florida has 179 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in The Villages?: The current pass rate for food establishments in The Villages is 91.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in The Villages this year?: 1 food establishments in The Villages have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in The Villages?: The most frequently cited violations in The Villages are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in The Villages?: Dunkin has the most locations in The Villages with 5 establishments.
How does The Villages compare to the Florida state average?: The Villages has a pass rate of 91.9%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in The Villages?: Food establishments in The Villages have an average of 14 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in The Villages been assessed?: Food establishments in The Villages have been assessed $17,140 in fines across 56 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $306 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in The Villages restaurants?: 23 fire safety violations have been documented across 20 food establishments in The Villages. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in The Villages inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. The Villages, Florida has 57 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 168 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in The Villages?: FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in The Villages. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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