[OldDave]

We've eaten at a number of restaurants around the area since we've been here, most very good. This evening The Speckled Butterbean. Read on line sounded pretty interesting. Mostly went for the fried chicken. There were two thighs on the steam table when we got there. (Only piece of chicken I won't eat.) SAid some more would be out in a minute. It came out just as we were leaving 30 minutes later. Instead had several other items. Several of which should have been hot, but were actually near room temperature. I don't know who does health inspections here, but they need to take their thermometer and make a visit. Very disappointing.

[getdul981]

Sumter County Health Department

[steamdogman]

I too would never go back to Speckle Butter Bean for the same reason. I do not think the response from Greg was appropriate. Who are you to judge what other people think! That is the big problem with this blog too many people knocking others who are expressing their opinions.

[rirlam]

We've been there twice. There won't be a third time.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by bobkendrigan

I too would never go back to Speckle Butter Bean for the same reason. I do not think the response from Greg was appropriate. Who are you to judge what other people think! That is the big problem with this blog too many people knocking others who are expressing their opinions.

Whoa, wasn't the question asked "who does the health inspections?".
Greg appropriately responed the Health Department web site. What is wrong with that? I don't see that as judgemental.

[Villageshooter]

They got a chance to go to the plate with us 3 times ,,, and all 3 times was strike out.... For the price it should be outstanding. When we go out to eat we never speak to the manager (not my job to get them to put out a good product) we just move on to another place,,, this is one place moved on from. Others beware very pricey even if they had a decent product.

[nonseniorresident]

Originally Posted by bobkendrigan

I too would never go back to Speckle Butter Bean for the same reason. I do not think the response from Greg was appropriate. Who are you to judge what other people think! That is the big problem with this blog too many people knocking others who are expressing their opinions.

All he did was post the link to the Sumter County Health Dept website.

[nonseniorresident]

I agree. Went once, won't be a 2nd visit.

[ilovetv]

I'm glad Old Dave told us about this. It's need-to-know info, since I've wanted to try it several times but husband didn't like the looks of it.

This sentence keeps making me burst out laughing:

"There were two thighs on the steam table when we got there. (Only piece of chicken I won't eat.)"

ROFLMAO...........!!!!!

[OldDave]

Well, I've been telling you guys about my troubles with vision on this trip, maybe those weren"t CHICKEN thighs and maybe we weren't in Speckled Butterbean at all...I did wonder what the stage with the big brass pole was for.

As to Greg, I think that perhaps you mistook his quotes at the bottom of his page as being directed at me. Those quotes you put on your account automatically go with every message. All he sent was the link to the health department and actually didn't say anything at all. (I will say I couldn't find anything on their site to report food issues.)

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by nonseniorresident

Yes this place is nasty. Also stopped going to City Fire after really noticing the Health Inspector must skip this place when making his/her rounds. It's more of a bar/nightclub (and barely even that - fine if you like wine, beer, or well drinks but don't get a mixed drink like a margarita, martini, manhattan because their bartenders have no idea what they are doing, except some of the ones outside) for residents but NOT a place to eat. Didn't mean to change the topic, just wanted to add a related comment.

Surprised to hear this. I think Alan, the bartender, makes the best martinis in the Villages. I like the food at City Fire. Just had the mussels Monday. They are delicious !

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by OldDave

Well, I've been telling you guys about my troubles with vision on this trip, maybe those weren"t CHICKEN thighs and maybe we weren't in Speckled Butterbean at all...I did wonder what the stage with the big brass pole was for.

As to Greg, I think that perhaps you mistook his quotes at the bottom of his page as being directed at me. Those quotes you put on your account automatically go with every message. All he sent was the link to the health department and actually didn't say anything at all. (I will say I couldn't find anything on their site to report food issues.)

This is the agency you use to file complaints against restaurants for food problems-- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ent...laint.asp?SID=

This shows inspections of the Speckled Butter Bean-- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...?licid=4174877

You can then find inspection details for April 27, 2012 inspection-- https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=4174877

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by OldDave

Well, I've been telling you guys about my troubles with vision on this trip, maybe those weren"t CHICKEN thighs and maybe we weren't in Speckled Butterbean at all...I did wonder what the stage with the big brass pole was for.

As to Greg, I think that perhaps you mistook his quotes at the bottom of his page as being directed at me. Those quotes you put on your account automatically go with every message. All he sent was the link to the health department and actually didn't say anything at all. (I will say I couldn't find anything on their site to report food issues.)

olddave - i took the time to follow-up on your post and found the following info:
"Services Not Covered: The Department of Health does not inspect or license restaurants. Restaurants in the State of Florida are inspected and licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. They may be contacted at 850-487-1395.

"There is also an online submission form available from the Florida Department of Health on their website: Online Food and Waterborne Illness Complaint Form.

"Grocery Stores and Convenience Stores in our state are permitted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. They may be contacted at
850-245-5520."

Department of Business and Professional Regulation:
DBPR: Home Page
butter bean's health insp rpt:
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...ID=&id=4174877

maybe you didn't have time to research the restaurant inspection process - but i did - so i hope this helps you and others with checking restaurants and filing your complaints. ciao!

[OldDave]

Thanks again.

[getdul981]

Sorry to post a misleading link. Guess I should have checked a little closer. I just know that in VA, the Health Department did the inspections of restaurants. I just assumed that was the case here. Guess I should not assume anything.