Hooters

700 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL 32163
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average The Villages facility scores 80, putting Hooters on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 at dish machine in kitchen. Operator primed machine recheck 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator removed to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
74
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over washes tomatoes Unwashed onions stored over cheese in walk in cooler Operator corrected shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Hooters most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hooters have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hooters means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.