Villas, Lee County

UNIVERSITY GRILL

7790 CYPRESS LAKE DR, Villas, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Jan 12, 2026
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 24295902

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at bar.

36-34-5

Detail 24295899

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance throughout kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 24295900

Basic - Employee wearing bracelets other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at prep area. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24295901

Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tong.

10-07-4

Detail 24295903

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 23992213

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23992211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23992210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones stored over prep area. Operator removed cell phones. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Employee cell phone stored with spices at prep area. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23992212

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-13-4

Detail 23980122

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at cook line; homemade Caesar dressing (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23980123

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; homemade Caesar dressing (58F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23980125

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23980116

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at back side of the kitchen. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station and bar. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23980119

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23980124

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23980120

Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23980121

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones stored over prep area. Operator removed cell phones. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23980118

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23980117

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area. Warning

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23578833

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at cook line: cooked pasta (51F - Cooling) Per operator cooked pasta placed in bags in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale.

08A-20-5

Detail 23578838

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw burger patties stored over raw pork. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23578837

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in cooler at cook line: cooked pasta (51F - Cooling) Per operator cooked pasta placed in bags in reach-in cooler over night. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23578840

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar; blue cheese olives (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator blue cheese place at bar for one hour. Operator removed blue cheese to reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23578842

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottle stored with oil bottle at cook line. Operator removed bleach bottle to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23578834

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar entrance soiled with food debris.

14-09-4

Detail 23578843

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

33-15-4

Detail 23578839

Basic - Garbage can located outside has lid broken.

10-08-5

Detail 23578836

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23578841

Basic - In-use knives stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook-line. Operator removed the knives and discarded water. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23578835

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23314948

High Priority - Bar dish-machine (00ppm chlorine) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started using kitchen dish-machine (100ppm chlorine) until bar dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23314956

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler at cook line: raw shrimps stored over ready to eat spinach. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23314949

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 8 pounds of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

41-10-4

Detail 23314952

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to liquors at bar area. Bug spray and bleach gallons stored at top of ice machine. Operator removed all items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23314950

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23314955

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23314947

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar Dish machine chemicals removed from its original containers and not labeled. Operator labeled chemical containers. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23314954

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23314953

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23314951

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in sides preparation at kitchen.

10-08-5

Detail 23314961

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine ice bin at server station. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23314959

Basic - In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 8 pounds of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

33-11-4

Detail 23314960

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 23314958

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.

23-03-4

Detail 23314946

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles surrounding soiled with mold like substance at bar area.

25-06-4

Detail 23314957

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food containers not inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage.

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 22865765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22865766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

16-33-4

Detail 22720787

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chemical test kit available for dish-machines at kitchen and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: No chemical test kit available for dish-machines at kitchen and bar area. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22720784

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator no proof of training for some employees have been there more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22720789

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Per operator some employees training expired; Larry Kovuc, Matt Moomah, Tina Fabec. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22720786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22720788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22720783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Cutting board at prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 22720785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters it stored inverted or protected at server station. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Coffee filters it stored inverted or protected at server station. Time Extended

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22704183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by walk-in cooler side; raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ambient 49F-(cold holding). Open removed walk-in cooler; raw salmon (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

16-33-4

Detail 22704181

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chemical test kit available for dish-machines at kitchen and bar area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22704186

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at prep area has knife in it. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22704190

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator no proof of training for some employees have been there more than 60 days. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22704184

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. Per operator some employees training expired; Larry Kovuc, Matt Moomah, Tina Fabec. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22704187

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22704188

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22704180

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22704185

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks with no hair restraints working at prep area. Discussed operator procedures when employee works at prep area. Operator has no hair restraints. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22704189

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in cold standing water next to butter and sour cream front of cook line. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22704182

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters it stored inverted or protected at server station. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22306520

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in large reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22306514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter (69 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line. Operator had removed from refrigeration less than one hour prior. Butter was put in ice to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 22306513

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee, Amy had proof of certification. No others available.

31B-03-4

Detail 22306516

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, operator stocked soap Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22306515

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop In quinoa.

36-37-5

Detail 22306517

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 22306519

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cooks line. Operator removed drink Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22306518

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar.

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 21959624

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching dirty dishes then clean without washing her hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed operator clean hands between dirty and clean dishes. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21959626

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date used.

27-16-4

Detail 21959625

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water was only 85 F at hand sink in men and women's restroom

40-06-5

Detail 21959627

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets, purses on shelf with food in storage area.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21543268

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of applesauce and #10 can of spaghetti sauce observed on the rack were severely dented on rims and surface

03A-02-5

Detail 21543261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees cooked quinoa (53 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes ( 47 F - Cold Holding) salad prep reach in cooler. Per operator item were in cooler for 2 hours. bleu cheese stuffed olives (63 F - Cold Holding) in bar area. Per operator item was prepped 2 hours prior. In both cases all potentially hazardous item were moved to larger reach in cooler for immediate cooling Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21543266

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop outside mop sink, outside hose , and outside walk-in cooler

01C-03-4

Detail 21543265

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53B-14-5

Detail 21543263

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.Approximately 12 cook and 16 servers with expired training

36-34-5

Detail 21543264

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back food prep area in main kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21543267

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed over clean dishware, over prep station, in a reach in cooler with other food.

08B-61-5

Detail 21543262

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with inadequate overhead protection.

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 20962746

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20962735

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of pesticide stored on shelving near food items. Pesticide moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20962741

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Solution redone. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20962742

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20962745

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep blocked by plastic bin. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20962738

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at bar.

53B-14-5

Detail 20962740

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.

53B-03-5

Detail 20962736

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ServeSafe not an approved provider for Food Handler Training.

31B-06-4

Detail 20962737

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in beverage/wait station.

12B-12-5

Detail 20962743

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

14-13-4

Detail 20962739

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed outside of mixer rusting with paint chipping.

10-17-4

Detail 20962744

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20962734

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20638842

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish. Operator rearranged walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20638840

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup at 111°F for approximately 30 mins. Operator reheated soup to 170°F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20638844

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in pipes going into ice bin at the bar area.

41-21-4

Detail 20638841

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Operator labeled chemical substance. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20638839

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20638843

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at cook line at 80°F. Operator discarded water in container. Corrected On-Site