Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q

2161 & 2163 Everglades Lane, The Villages, FL 32163
American
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. 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 one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in The Villages average 80, so Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dish machine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize 200ppm quaternary.
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall in dish machine area
35A-02-7
74
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test strips for sanitizer bucket and triple sink. Dishwasher is using chlorine for sanitizer and operator has no test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed all labels off of clean dishes in ware washing area. Rewashed and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 121F Grilled chicken 126F Both items cooked less than 1 hour before inspection, operator adjusted the temperature of the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Jessica
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on dry dish rack. Operator removed pans to be rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee wiping counters in cook line area with sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator restocked Quaternary sanitizer in dispenser and made fresh bucket. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q.

How does Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q 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 Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willie Jewells Old School Bar B Q is inspected around three times per year on average.