Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages

4046 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “water with a temperature”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front pizza area 73F after running approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front pizza counter. Operator stocked sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator separated to properly dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
78
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, tomatoes and mushrooms stored over bread in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in pizza prep area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Yadi
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on pizza prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in fryer area
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above bread in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
64
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table next to onions in pan on prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in soda area. Discussed the need to eliminate flies from establishment **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed lid from drink, took a drink and touched kitchen equipment, no hand wash. Discussed with operator the need to wash hands after touching lid to employee beverage
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pizzas 74F being held on time no paperwork. Time as a public health control paperwork missing. Operator filled out paperwork during inspection. Operator will hold pizza from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 sautéed onions 44F cold holding 2lbs sautéed mushrooms 45F cold holding 1lb cheese 45F cold holding 15 bags Parmesan Alfredo mixture 57F cold holding See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 sautéed onions 44F 2lbs sautéed mushrooms 45F 1lb cheese 45F 15 portions Parmesan Alfredo mix 57F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. .5 cup of melted butter with fake flowered plant decorations on front counter. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Qauternary text strips for sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on HWS by front counter. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink by dish area hot water not working. HWS no hot water by front counter. When dishwasher is running g no hot water in ladies restroom . Owner did call a plumber who is actively working to correct problem.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee drinking beverage in preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking food in prep area. Discussed with operator the need to leave prep areas when drinking beverages**Warning** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour. Operator removed handle from flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Melted butter not covered on front counter with displayed real flowers hanging into butter. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. One sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in soda serving area soiled. Behind and underneath fixed equipment. **Warning**
36-10-4
20
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. clam chowder (49F - Cooling) prepared 9/28, stored in deep pan in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. clam chowder (49F - Cooling) prepared 9/28, stored in deep pan in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in front counter area washed hand at hand wash sink that will only reach 74F.
12A-19-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Clam chowder in deep pan in walk in cooler
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of certificates for multiple employees
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area 81F Hand wash sink in pizza area 74F
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
30
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
26
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages.

How does Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the The Villages average of 80.

Has Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages 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 Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nypd Pizzeria @ the Villages is inspected around three times per year on average.