THE VILLAGE CAFE
11057 DOWLING PARK DR · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32060
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 parts per million. Bucket low. Instructed to get more from storage and until only wash dishes in Three-compartment sink.
29-46-4High Priority – Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. On moved dipper well. Lip of faucet below rim.
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of make table on top of mozarella and cheddar. Moved eggs to different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-18-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Raw burgers in third sized pan over hash browns. Moved burgers to bottom shelf. Fish over cooked chicken in storage reach-in freezer. Moved fish to right side of freezer with other raw. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two dull hard rodent droppings in cabinet behind front counter with co2 tank. Two soft moist rodent droppings in cabinet behind front counter with soda boxes. 22 hard dull droppings in cabinet behind front counter with soda boxes. Cleaned up droppings. Pest control onsite. Began setting glue traps. Began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. No certified food Manager certificate.
53A-05-5Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 2 cooks, person in charge, and server present.
51-16-5Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Added new ice cream scoop station atfront counter and relocated dipper well from wall behind counter to side of counter.
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. Two certificates expired July 2017.
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drink cups on prep table next to cutting tomatoes. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of closet soiled storing Togo containers opposite soda counter.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind cabinet under front counter. Hole in ceiling/rafter storage closet on opposite wall behind front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.