Bob Evans Restaurant 587
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Bob Evans Restaurant 587 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Bob Evans Restaurant 587 squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding unit at cook line, operator states they were placed in unit approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator realized the cooler was not turned on, turned it on and moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) Recheck tomatoes 39F; cut lettuce 31F; shredded cheese 36F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave next to dessert cooler in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
82
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in prep area storing pitcher. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in cook line area.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in cook line area
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter in pie area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wiped hands on apron, no hand wash and then took toast out of toaster. Manager spoke with him about washing hands and discarded the toast, see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Employee touched co worker on shoulder then continued cooking process. **Time Extended**
12A-18-4
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One plastic container of reheated green beans in microwave in prep area with a date mark of 10/02/24. Manager discarded. Toast on cook line, no handwashing by cook after wiping hands on apron. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in dish area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wiped hands on apron, no hand wash and then took toast out of toaster. Manager spoke with him about washing hands and discarded the toast, see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Plastic container of green beans reheated in microwave prep area with a date mark of 10/02/2024. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager provided with Big 6 by Inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic film over timers and order screen soiled. Manager removed. Exterior of soda machine soiled, manager wiped down **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line had accumulated soil and standing water on bottom. Manager wiped out coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
45
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves in kitchen area
22-08-4
86
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, ham 56F and liquid eggs 54, employee placed items at 7:00am, items moved to freezer to dropped temperatures, employee didn't turned on the unit at 7:90am. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, sauce date marked 5/26/2023, employee fixed date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At the server station, female server touched whit bare hands bread, Inspector addressed. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to walk-in cooler entrance.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the server station, half and half no date marked, employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager on site unable to provide proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Next to ice machine, observed multiple cleaned lids with old stickers
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, shelves heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the server station, soda machine nozzles, base of the nozzle and ice chute soiled, also juice dispenser machine nozzles.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the cook line, oil jug on floor, also near office entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the prep area, whisker in 92F water, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
26
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes was wearing single use gloves, loading the dish machine with soiled equipment then without changing gloves or washing hands the employee put clean equipment on dry dish rack. Operator had discussion with employee. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in server station is not operable **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area Hand wash sink in cook line area Operator refilled dispensers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry dish rack **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior area of soda nozzles on server station beverage machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler and dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 587 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 587 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 587?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 587.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 587 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Bob Evans Restaurant 587 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the The Villages average of 80.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 587's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 587 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 587 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bob Evans Restaurant 587 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 587 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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