Johnny Rockets
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Johnny Rockets has 15 inspections in the public record. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical The Villages restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front line, discussed using time as a public health control for cold well instead of ice. See stop sale. milk (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Stored on the floor by back exit of kitchen
08B-74-1
70
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over sauce and creamer in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in cook line area washed hands with 75F water. Employee in dish machine area washed hands in 76F water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited cook line area through door to back prep area, then returned and placed gloves on with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area 75F after running approximately 2 minutes **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in dish machine area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over sauce and creamer in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dish machine area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
36-06-4
55
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped hands with gloves on pants, grabbed clean plate without hand wash. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left side drawer cooler under grill Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (61F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (61F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (59F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (59F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were placed in cooler at 11am and all food was below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Hand wash sink has not been reinstalled. Operator is going through plan review but has not submitted plans at this time. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small live flies in prep area 1 live fly in dust pan hanging on wall in prep area 13 small live flies in dish area 2 small live flies at front counter 2 in dining area by soda station **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: 3 small live flies in dish machine area 1 small live fly in back storage area 2 small flies in front counter area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server took dirty plates to dish area and scraped plates then handed customers clean to go boxes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small live flies in prep area 1 live fly in dust pan hanging on wall in prep area 13 small live flies in dish area 2 small live flies at front counter 2 in dining area by soda station **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee sipped gloved hands on soiled apron then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee, employee took gloves off and properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
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. Dishwasher putting dirty dishes in dish machine then handling dirty dishes without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by garbage can, garbage can moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter/cook line area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager on duty with 2 servers, 2 cooks and 1 prep cook on duty **Warning**
53A-05-6
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/. Hand sink removed at front counter/cook line **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above mop sink **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Open can of tomato juice in walk in cooler that the inside is rusted **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on table next to sanitizer bucket behind the taps **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in prep area half eaten, employee discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
22
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dish machine area 1 live fly in drink station
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Deanna S. Elisha S. Aidan S.
53B-14-5
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottles stored over clean utensils in dish machine area
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped gloves on soiled apron then touched clean equipment without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw and ice dumped in hand wash sink at drink station
31A-11-4
67
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator stocked dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door in disrepair in cook line area **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and bucket of pickles in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons and peppers stored over sauces in walk in cooler Employee corrected shelves during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
41
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake batter in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling soapy bucket in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 77F at server station to the right of the cook line after running for approximately 2 minutes **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack
16-46-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnny Rockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnny Rockets on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnny Rockets?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Johnny Rockets.
How does Johnny Rockets compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Johnny Rockets most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Johnny Rockets' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Johnny Rockets have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Johnny Rockets means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Johnny Rockets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny Rockets is inspected around five times per year on average.
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