Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages

Last inspected:

1635 Palmer Way, The Villages, FL 32162
Overview

Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages has a pattern of serious and recurring food safety violations over nearly a decade of inspections. The facility was emergency-closed on June 15, 2016 for roach activity. Across 27 inspections dating from 2016 to December 2025, the facility accumulated 151 total violations, averaging 5.6 per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. A $400 disciplinary fine was issued.

Employee health policy violations appear as a recurring high-priority finding, cited in at least 5 of the most recent 8 inspections (2024–2025). Employee health reporting violations were documented in 4 recent inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations have been a consistent issue, appearing in 3 consecutive complaint-based inspections in late 2025. Consumer advisory violations were cited in multiple inspections across 2023–2025. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 3 violations were found.

Most recent closure: June 15, 2016 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
162Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 16:49:00

Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2016028606 $400.00 Jun 15, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages last inspected?
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages last shut down?
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages was last shut down on June 15, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages?
The most frequently cited violations at Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages had?
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages find?
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages ever been shut down?
Yes, Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages been fined?
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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