FREEDOM POINTE AT THE VILLAGES
1550 EL CAMINO REAL · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32159
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter packets 74F on pub dining room tables. Also, butter packets being passed from guest to guest. Stop sale issued for 100 packets.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 74F on pub dining room tables. Also, butter packets being passed from guest to guest. Stop sale issued for 100 packets.
07-08-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Containers with butter packets on tables throughout dining room.
Intermediate 2
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Female front of house manager in position for 2.5 years is not certified.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked together wet in ware wash area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around drawer unit doors in back kitchen area soiled with slimy substance. Behind ice chute soiled with black substance. Exterior of bulk food containers soiled with food debris. All were cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-11-4Basic – Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Manager flipped over plates on salad bar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:01 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.