Holy Shmokes

1521 Buenos Aires Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2024, Holy Shmokes has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average The Villages facility scores 80, putting Holy Shmokes on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nacho cheese dated 3/22/26 see stop sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Nacho cheese **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dish machine in kitchen area. 3 compartment sink set up quaternary 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/26. Establishment is open and serving food to the public. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner Natalie **Warning**
53A-02-7
50
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Courtney H. Ericka A. Julie H.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chips on floor in kitchen area. Operator moved to table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jun 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Shmokes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Shmokes on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Shmokes?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holy Shmokes.

How does Holy Shmokes compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Holy Shmokes most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Holy Shmokes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Holy Shmokes have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Holy Shmokes means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Holy Shmokes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holy Shmokes is inspected around two times per year on average.