Lees Kitchen in The Villages
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2470 Burnsed Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163Lee's Kitchen in The Villages has operated under persistent compliance challenges. Across 19 inspections since 2022, the facility accumulated 129 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection — approximately 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominated the record, with hand washing cited in nearly every inspection, employee health policy violations in 9 of 19 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations in 10 inspections. Time-as-a-control-measure violations appeared in 6 inspections, and parasite destruction violations in 3. The facility has not experienced emergency closure.
In June 2023, an inspector recommended an administrative complaint following a routine inspection that identified 7 violations including hand washing and employee health policy failures. Despite this escalation, violations persisted through subsequent inspections. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 documented 18 violations including high-priority failures in hand washing, time-as-control, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements. The inspection was completed with no further action required, though the violation density and recurrence of specific high-priority categories — particularly hand washing and seafood handling — reflect ongoing systemic compliance gaps at the facility.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lees Kitchen in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Lees Kitchen in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Lees Kitchen in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lees Kitchen in The Villages last inspected?
- Lees Kitchen in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lees Kitchen in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lees Kitchen in The Villages are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Lees Kitchen in The Villages had?
- Lees Kitchen in The Villages has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lees Kitchen in The Villages find?
- Lees Kitchen in The Villages was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lees Kitchen in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Lees Kitchen in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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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