China Chef in The Villages

Last inspected:

2159 Everglades Lane, The Villages, FL 32163
Overview

China Chef in The Villages has been inspected 10 times between June 2022 and October 2025, accumulating 61 violations—nearly triple the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. Employee health policy violations appeared in eight of ten inspections, including sick worker reporting and handwashing failures. Chemical storage violations were cited in six inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended after inspections on June 7, 2023 (14 violations) and April 22, 2024 (7 violations), though no emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 found nine violations including recurring employee health and chemical storage issues but was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections
74Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

China Chef in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

China Chef in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

China Chef in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Chef in The Villages last inspected?
China Chef in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China Chef in The Villages?
The most frequently cited violations at China Chef in The Villages are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has China Chef in The Villages had?
China Chef in The Villages has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Chef in The Villages find?
China Chef in The Villages was most recently inspected on May 29, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Chef in The Villages ever been shut down?
No, China Chef in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.

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