Evans Prairie Country Club

1825 Evans Prairie Trail, The Villages, FL 32163
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Evans Prairie Country Club eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Evans Prairie Country Club's latest score is in line with the The Villages average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over butter in reach in cooler at cook line area. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Multiple pans on clean dish rack. Operator removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hear hand wash sink at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear plastic food containers at time of inspection. Operator removed pans to have the re-washed **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooks line at time of inspection.
36-27-5
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the server station, cilantro sauce (sour cream base) 50F, Manager moved to freezer. Also at the cook line, raw beef 44F, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee working with raw fish, removed gloves and place new gloves to handle cleaned plates, no hand wash occurred, Manager addressed situation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High 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. At the bar area, chlorine 0 ppm, manager replaced container, 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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. Walk-in cooler (outside), milk no date marked, manager dated 12/10/24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the cook line, big containers and utensils inside sink, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above cleaned containers at the dish machine area, also multiple drinks on prep tables. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee personal food next and above customers food, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
39
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Evans Prairie Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Evans Prairie Country Club on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Evans Prairie Country Club compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Evans Prairie Country Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the The Villages average of 80.

Has Evans Prairie Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Evans Prairie Country Club have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Evans Prairie Country Club 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 Evans Prairie Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Evans Prairie Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.