Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages

Last inspected:

8761 Se 165 Mulberry Ln, The Villages, FL 32162
Overview

Back 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.

16Inspections
108Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— 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
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— 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 November 3, 2025. 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: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages had?
Back Porch Mulberry in The Villages has had 16 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 November 3, 2025 with 8 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.

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