Kumo Florida
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Kumo Florida six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for The Villages restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior lid of rice warmer on cook line Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between cooler and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket at front counter mixed with soap and chlorine sanitizer.
21-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of chicken on the floor while employee was prepping. Employee stacked tub onto bucket to remove from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: 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. Dishwasher chlorine 0ppm first 3 times tested. Upon investigation found that chlorine container was empty. Operator replaced container with a new one retested dishwasher at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
Basic - Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available. Priority: Basic
51-18-6
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Bags of carrots on floor of walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed food from shelf in walk in freezer and food items on dry storage shelf in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-49-4
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator unable to show proof from company True World Foods. Operator contacted company. Owner took sea bass off menu to be served raw. Parasite destruction received for salmon.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used to wrap fish on sushi station and line cucumbers in walk-in. Discusses with operator the importance of using food grade materials. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roe 50F held on counter at 11:30am second temperature 46F cooling 11:45 am 1st temp tempura batter 79F held on counter, second temperature 50F cooling at 1:30pm Fish roe and batter were placed on counter at time of opening of restaurant. Operator placed food in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Instructed operator to obtain vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 9 packages of tuna thawed in walk in cooler not removed from ROP. **Repeat Violation**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator using plastic shopping bags to store meat in walk in cooler. Discussed using food safe containers to store food.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked in dish area by boxes. Discussed that handwashing sinks need to be e accessible at all times. Boxes moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked rice not being held on time out on counter. Manager provided and filled out paperwork for time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in walk in coolers and throughout kitchen. Discussed with manager importance of keeping food six inches off the ground.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single Serb soy sauce containers being reused for food storage. Discussed that they cannot be reused and food grade containers need to be obtained.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of onions already peeled and prepped in walk in cooler uncovered. Discussed with operator that onions needed to covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Numerous containers in kitchen with rice/dry goods with bowls used as scoops and scoops with handles touching food products. Discussed that all scoops need to have handles and not touch food product. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floors in back dish area. Discussed not using cardboard on floors with manager.
36-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 9 packages of tuna thawed in walk in not removed from ROP. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
23
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Containers by fryer with fried shrimp lined with paper towels **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in pans dripping onto soy sauce bucket. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in freezer. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soy sauce contaminated with raw chicken **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); white rice (53F - Cold Holding) operator states rice was out of refrigeration for approximately 45 minutes. Operator placed rice in walk in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths around kitchen **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic storage containers used as scoops in bulk food storage containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
33
Jul 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kumo Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kumo Florida on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kumo Florida?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kumo Florida.
How does Kumo Florida compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Kumo Florida most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the The Villages average of 80.
Has Kumo Florida's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kumo Florida have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kumo Florida 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 Kumo Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kumo Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.
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