Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages
Last inspected:
11962 Cr 101 Ste 403, The Villages, FL 32162Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages has documented persistent compliance problems across 26 inspections spanning nearly a decade, averaging 6.96 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 18 of the most recent 8 inspections, with employee health policy failures appearing in 6 inspections, food contact surface contamination in 8 inspections, and improper chemical storage in 6 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has been subject to administrative complaint recommendations in 4 of the last 8 inspections, resulting in one disciplinary action with $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 identified 24 violations including high-priority failures in employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures, with the inspection completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006138 | $200.00 | Oct 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages last inspected?
- Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages had?
- Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages find?
- Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Lil Bits Cafe 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.
- Has Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages been fined?
- Lil Bits Cafe in The Villages has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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