The Waterfront Inn

1105 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Waterfront Inn stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Restaurants in The Villages average 80, so The Waterfront Inn is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction from distributer. **Warning**

01D-01-5

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. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Warning**

22-41-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Waterfront Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Waterfront Inn on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Waterfront Inn compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

The Waterfront Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.

Has The Waterfront Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Waterfront Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Waterfront Inn 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 The Waterfront Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Waterfront Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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