Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages

Last inspected:

3003 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
Overview

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages has been the subject of escalating enforcement action over the past year. In 23 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 92 total violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, recent inspections reveal a serious pattern of non-compliance concentrated in the final months of 2025. Between October 30 and December 9, 2025, the facility received five inspections documenting 54 violations, with administrative complaints recommended in four of them. High-priority violations were cited repeatedly: employee health reporting violations appeared in all five recent inspections; food contact surface violations were documented in four of the five; and management awareness failures were cited in three. On December 9, 2025, an inspector documented 27 violations including five high-priority findings (employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, toxic substance control, and proper hand/arm washing), prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. A follow-up complaint inspection on December 11, 2025, found six additional violations with one high-priority food contact surface violation and resulted in "Call Back - Complied" disposition. The facility has also been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. A fire safety violation involving scorch marks around an electrical outlet was documented on June 2, 2025 for reporting purposes only.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
92Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2026002334 $400.00 Dec 9, 2025 Miami (Doral)
3--2025085562 $200.00 Oct 30, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Outlet with black scorch marks in prep area.

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 7 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages last inspected?
Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages?
The most frequently cited violations at Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages had?
Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages find?
Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages ever been shut down?
No, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages been fined?
Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar in The Villages has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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