Redsauce
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
86
Score
Redsauce has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for The Villages sits at 81, putting Redsauce on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. In prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in cook line area
14-09-4
86
May 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid stored above ricotta cheese in walk in cooler Raw beef stored above cooked mushrooms in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks storing soiled dishes. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Dish machine added to interior and exterior bar areas **Warning**
51-16-7
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno on top of bag of sugar packets in server station. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on shelf over prep table. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee cooking wearing bracelet and watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in ware wash area. Manager placed next to dish machine to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cheese not covered in walk in cooler. Cover added. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor at cook line. Picked up and placed on table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Apr 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple dishes of fruits, salads, breads and chafing dishes with food not protected with sneeze guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-11: Baked goods, salad and carving station not protected by sneeze guards. The operator has complied with having the sneeze guards on the omelette and dessert station. Operator states the rest of the sneeze guards have been ordered. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
86
Dec 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) operator states food items in glass door cooler were below 41F when temperatures were taken before open. Operator states door was open causing the ambient temperature to rise. Operator shut door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple dishes of fruits, salads, breads and chafing dishes with food not protected with sneeze guard. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lemons stored above milk and butter in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in cook line area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in vertical reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
58
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator states urinal had been kicked off the wall. The operator has taped off the men's restroom and put an out of order sign on the door. There is a plumber currently at the establishment repairing the restroom. Plumber repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-23-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in restroom hallway by kitchen entrance due to plumbing issue in men's restroom. Operator cleaned and sanitized the restroom
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
74
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment washed in outdoor 3 compartment sink. Discussed with Supervisor Allison M. And DDM Cathia J. Ware washing is prohibited in outdoor areas. Operator must remove 3 compartment sink or block off 2 compartments to make sink either for dumping or hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Discussed with Supervisor Meakins. At the time of the inspection the 3 compartment sink has not been removed. **Admin Complaint**
24-24-4
95
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo 48F operator moved away from grill area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over fries in reach in freezer. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed knife in hand wash sink. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing information Some employee certificates expired **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. In cook line area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line. Employee removed watch/bracelet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator removed utensils to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-18-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag/keys over prep table in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Clean equipment washed in outdoor 3 compartment sink. Discussed with Supervisor Allison M. And DDM Cathia J. Ware washing is prohibited in outdoor areas. Operator must remove 3 compartment sink or block off 2 compartments to make sink either for dumping or hand washing. **Warning**
24-24-4
41
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. 3 compartment sink in outdoor bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Discussed with Lola in plan review who stated plans had not been submitted yet. The owner of the establishment states he emailed plans to dhr.plan review@myfloridalicense.com on 9/6. Discussed removal of 3 compartment sink with owner. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Redsauce last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Redsauce on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Redsauce?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Redsauce.
How does Redsauce compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Redsauce most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 81.
Has Redsauce's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Redsauce have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Redsauce 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 Redsauce inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Redsauce is inspected around three times per year on average.
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