Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages
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1635 Palmer Way, The Villages, FL 32162Palmer 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.
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 16:49:00 |
Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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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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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