China Gourmet III in The Villages
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343 Colony Blvd Ste 108, The Villages, FL 32162China Gourmet III in The Villages has accumulated 245 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but its compliance record shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly in employee health reporting and hand washing, which have been cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections. Chemical storage violations appeared in 4 of the past 5 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in 2023 for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without proper hood suppression system installation. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 found 9 violations including 3 high-priority citations for employee health reporting and proper hand washing, with the inspection completed with no further action. Prior inspections in June 2025 and December 2024 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, signaling formal enforcement escalation. The facility's small seating capacity of 10 does not correspond with the violation severity and frequency typical of larger operations, suggesting systemic management issues with basic food safety practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Gourmet III in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
China Gourmet III in The Villages: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China Gourmet III in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
China Gourmet III in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Gourmet III in The Villages last inspected?
- China Gourmet III in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Gourmet III in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Gourmet III in The Villages are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has China Gourmet III in The Villages had?
- China Gourmet III in The Villages has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Gourmet III in The Villages find?
- China Gourmet III in The Villages was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Gourmet III in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, China Gourmet III 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has China Gourmet III in The Villages had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Gourmet III in The Villages has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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