THE BROWNWOOD HOTEL AND SPA
3003 BROWNWOOD BLVD · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32163
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Green peppers in walk in cooler moldy.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly on prep table in front of walk in coolers.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler in cafe studio, operator stated they just got finished from closing and the food was on the front line but moved to larger reach in cooler. Other items were 41F or below.
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 manager N.Pimental expired 2/16/2025.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 10/2024.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by Handwash sink in cafe studio no label, operator dumped out bottle. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting board with cut marks.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of beef on floor in walk in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in meat walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.