Willy's Original

766 Marilee Place Ste 101, The Villages, FL 32163
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Willy's Original stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Willy's Original's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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. Grilled mushrooms dated 3/10. Manager states that is the prep/freeze date and the mushrooms were thawed on 3/15 and corrected the date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in front of grill
22-02-4
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for ecolab sink and surface
16-37-1
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willy's Original last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willy's Original on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willy's Original?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Willy's Original.

How does Willy's Original compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Willy's Original most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Willy's Original's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Willy's Original have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Willy's Original means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Willy's Original inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willy's Original is inspected roughly once per year on average.