Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average The Villages restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Plans were submitted 10/7/25 but have not been approved yet. Will review plans on the next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles in kitchen area **Warning**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable and floor is carpet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Tallahassee office was closed today and plan submission was unable to be verified. Manager stated he believed that all plans were submitted. This issue will be addressed at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in dry storage area on second floor is carpet, not smooth and easily cleanable. According to 2019, plan review the floors were polyvinyl. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tiles in food storage area and dish washing area on first floor in concession area, ceiling in concession area not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen no paper towels in kitchen area of restaurant. No paper towels or soap in hand wash sink second floor bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In restaurant area, triple sink and ice machine were removed. Ice cream freezer added in front counter area Second floor bar area pantry has ice machine installed and refrigerator. Microwave in second floor bar area not on plans. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage in on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable and floor is carpet. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table in kitchen for concession stand. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in pantry area second floor. Dry food storage on second floor ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tiles in food storage area and dish washing area on first floor in concession area, ceiling in concession area not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in dry storage area on second floor is carpet, not smooth and easily cleanable. According to 2019, plan review the floors were polyvinyl. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Second floor frying oil stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In restaurant kitchen front counter area, sink does not turn off and pipe underneath is a slow drip near flat top stove, second handwash sink pipe leaking onto floor next to beverage coolers. **Warning**
29-11-4
50
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Did not observe for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No proof **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In empty unused kitchen sink by window ran for 2 minutes only reached 72F. Water did not reach 85F in handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine, reached 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed tested at 74F and 72F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No proof **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink Slow drain in handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
67
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Hot dogs labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. Approximately 30 dead flies under stove in empty unused kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Approximately 16 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In empty unused kitchen blocked by metal scaffolding. Sink in kitchen blocked by empty metal ice tea containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Handwashing sink unused still blocked Handwashing sink in kitchen not blocked Slow drain still observed **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in unused kitchen by window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No proof **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Did not observe for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: No proof **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by window in empty unused kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In empty unused kitchen sink by window ran for 2 minutes only reached 72F. Water did not reach 85F in handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine, reached 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed tested at 74F and 72F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink Slow drain in handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-36-4
35
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clear substance in clear chemical spray bottle next to restaurant food on prep table. Manager removed from table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 dead flies in unused kitchen area on metal shelf by window. Approximately 30 dead flies under metal shelf under coolers in empty unused kitchen. Approximately 30 dead flies under stove in empty unused kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not marked. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In empty unused kitchen blocked by metal scaffolding. Sink in kitchen blocked by empty metal ice tea containers. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in unused kitchen by window. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Did not observe for any employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by window in empty unused kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on prep table in kitchen next to restaurant food. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In empty unused kitchen sink by window ran for 2 minutes only reached 72F. Water did not reach 85F in handwashing sink in kitchen by ice machine, reached 79F. **Warning**
27-16-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink Slow drain in handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Strength at 100 ppm. Manager remade bucket, retested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
26
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bob B. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Bob is no longer with the company. Chloe and Craig will be taking the food manager certification test. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Mar 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bob B. **Warning**
53A-02-7
90
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse.
How does Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse 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 Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Epic Theatres Old Mil Playhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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