Lil Bits Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
47
Score
Lil Bits Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. Lil Bits Cafe was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other The Villages restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 dropped soiled dishes into bus tub then prepared drink without washing hands. Discussed with manager.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked potatoes in cook line area. Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche in front line cooler. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse stored on top of coffee in wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over dressing containers in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
47
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on food processor lid. Duct tape on the back of reach in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with cut marks. 2 spatula handles melted/warped on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine, operator flipped over. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
70
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Tested at 0ppm, operator unable to prime line. Prep sink was set up as a sanitization station tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (64F - Cold Holding) item in container on top of reach in cooler at wait station, spoke to operator about placing item on time control or keeping in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees who are not yet food handler certified.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine, operator flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on food processor lid. Duct tape on the back of reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging on hook over clean pots at the end of cooks line, manager moved bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with cut marks. 2 spatula handles melted/warped on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on top shelf in reach in freezer, operator moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the dish machine.
36-27-5
43
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attachment side **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Telly - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Employee has no proof of food manager certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Operator has not identified undercooked ingredient on eggs Benedict **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 2 cooks 1 dish washer 4 servers - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: 2 cooks 3 servers **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Mike - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Admin Complaint**
32-04-4
47
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
30
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited kitchen area, returned and placed gloves on without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Potatoes on shelf in kitchen area. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and towel in hand wash sink in server station Pan in hand wash sink in kitchen area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Hot dogs in reach in cooler dated 10/2. Operator dated the hot dogs were removed from the freezer on 10/24 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle in kitchen area
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area Employee preparing food wearing bracelets
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler in server station
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes Bag of onions
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled at beverage station
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef in bus tub on counter. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered potatoes stored under paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Operator moved potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
36-27-5
23
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler Mac Salad 46F, recheck 45F. Hot Dogs 46F, recheck 45F. Coleslaw 46F, recheck 46F Reach in cooler drawers on cook line Cut Tomatoes 45F, recheck 40F Sausage 45F, recheck 38F Manager moved items to freezer. In walk in cooler, manager opened freezer door to lower ambient air temperature in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by cart. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine at 149F. Establishment does not have a triple sink. There is a prep sink located next to the dish machine. The manager has set up prep sink with chlorine 100ppm sanitizer. Operator will sanitize in prep sink for time being. Dish machine service is scheduled for tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of food on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lil Bits Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lil Bits Cafe on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lil Bits Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lil Bits Cafe.
How does Lil Bits Cafe compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Lil Bits Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Lil Bits Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lil Bits Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lil Bits Cafe 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 Lil Bits Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lil Bits Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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