Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages
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8761 Se 165 Mulberry Ln, The Villages, FL 32162Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages has averaged 6.75 violations per inspection across 16 inspections since 2023, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received administrative complaint recommendations in five of its last eight inspections, indicating recurring systemic compliance issues. High-priority violations have been cited consistently, including chemical storage violations in five inspections, consumer advisory failures in six inspections, and toxic substance control violations in six inspections. Most recent complaints in 2024–2025 document improper hand washing procedures, management awareness deficiencies, employee health reporting lapses, and improper time-as-control procedures for potentially hazardous foods. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025, following a complaint, yielded 18 violations and was completed with no further action required, though prior complaint inspections on August 20, 2024 and April 1, 2024 also resulted in administrative complaint recommendations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (15 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages last inspected?
- Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages had?
- Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages find?
- Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages was most recently inspected on June 4, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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