[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

I may have accidentally made a comment about my "loading the dishwasher" immediately after my wife and I began trying to get pregnant with our first child.

[TVTVTV]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

They had one problem and fixed it.

We have been there quite a lot and enjoy it. Last night had dinner with another couple and excellent meal.

They've been shut down (closed) on the spot TWO times for serious health violations. Recently, and a while back when they had 70 VIOLATIONS. In between these shutdowns were lots more findings. Look it up for yourself. No apology plea or coupon will get me back there. They have had enough chances, and excuses don't cut it. If you like the taste of the food, you or your stomach may pay for it later. Not worth the risk when there are so many restaurants around. Note a Mexican restaurant also on 301 was shut down for roaches a while ago also. Review before you go.

[TVTVTV]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I did not know that and it appears the State of Florida does not know that either. They were shut down for a few hours in February this year and one other time for a few hours in February 2023. Not good to be shut down at all, but not twice in just a few weeks and not even for an entire day.

Napolinos had 70 (SEVENTY) violations the last time they were shut down, and double digits thereafter for inspections. Obviously they don't care to have a clean restaurant.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by TVTVTV

Napolinos had 70 (SEVENTY) violations the last time they were shut down, and double digits thereafter for inspections. Obviously they don't care to have a clean restaurant.

Not obvious at all. You are referring to the inspection in 2017. Not an issue for me - wasn't here then, seem to have done much better since.

The double-digit violations tell me more about how thorough the inspections are and how stringent the rules are. Given the minor items that are considered violations, I feel comfortable eating at any restaurant that has met standards.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by TVTVTV

They've been shut down (closed) on the spot TWO times for serious health violations. Recently, and a while back when they had 70 VIOLATIONS. In between these shutdowns were lots more findings. Look it up for yourself. No apology plea or coupon will get me back there. They have had enough chances, and excuses don't cut it. If you like the taste of the food, you or your stomach may pay for it later. Not worth the risk when there are so many restaurants around. Note a Mexican restaurant also on 301 was shut down for roaches a while ago also. Review before you go.

Originally Posted by TVTVTV

Napolinos had 70 (SEVENTY) violations the last time they were shut down, and double digits thereafter for inspections. Obviously they don't care to have a clean restaurant.

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Not obvious at all. You are referring to the inspection in 2017. Not an issue for me - wasn't here then, seem to have done much better since.

The double-digit violations tell me more about how thorough the inspections are and how stringent the rules are. Given the minor items that are considered violations, I feel comfortable eating at any restaurant that has met standards.

Hey TVTV did you check your data, was it really 2017?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I went to Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse for the first time last night , the place has been done over quite nicely and the food was very good , and service just like in there other restaurants was excellent,I’m going to add it into my group of regular restaurants that I frequent in the villages

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Not obvious at all. You are referring to the inspection in 2017. Not an issue for me - wasn't here then, seem to have done much better since.

The double-digit violations tell me more about how thorough the inspections are and how stringent the rules are. Given the minor items that are considered violations, I feel comfortable eating at any restaurant that has met standards.

Agree. Just wonder how many (or how few) home kitchens would would pass inspection. Not as many as you might think. 🤢🤮🥵😷😾🙈

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Agree. Just wonder how many (or how few) home kitchens would would pass inspection. Not as many as you might think. 🤢🤮🥵😷😾🙈

I would say most would not but professional kitchens should know the rules and follow them

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I would say most would not but professional kitchens should know the rules and follow them

Agree. But when you compare the volume of food purchased, stored, prepared and served, by a professional kitchen, one begins to appreciate what a high standard they try (my assumption) to live up to.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Agree. But when you compare the volume of food purchased, stored, prepared and served, by a professional kitchen, one begins to appreciate what a high standard they try (my assumption) to live up to.

True but they chose to be in this business and should be supplying food that is safe for us to enjoy

[RedChariot]

[QUOTE=Bogie Shooter;2314743]Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..[/q

We all eat out. The Villages restaurants, Country Clubs are the essence of MEDIOCRITY!! If any of you think this is great fare, then the food you ate from where you come must have been similar as TV. You would think with the amount of people living here we would have a few high end dining experiences. But, would the typical renowned cheap villager be willing to pay?

[retiredguy123]

[QUOTE=RedChariot;2324016]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..[/q

We all eat out. The Villages restaurants, Country Clubs are the essence of MEDIOCRITY!! If any of you think this is great fare, then the food you ate from where you come must have been similar as TV. You would think with the amount of people living here we would have a few high end dining experiences. But, would the typical renowned cheap villager be willing to pay?

In my opinion, The Villages should stop calling their restaurants "country clubs". They are restaurants, not country clubs. It is dishonest to refer to them as country clubs.

[BostonRich]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

Reminds me of when a known manufacturer was asked why there was no lobster listed in their ingredients for lobster sauce. Simple, they said, it was a sauce FOR lobster.

I'm sorry but the "lobster sauce" down here is disgusting no matter where you go. But I was raised on Kowloon's Boston-style lobster sauce made with ground pork. It was so good

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by bostonrich

i'm sorry but the "lobster sauce" down here is disgusting no matter where you go. But i was raised on kowloon's boston-style lobster sauce made with ground pork. It was so good

ground pork!?!? 😱😱😱

[Shipping up to Boston]

[QUOTE=RedChariot;2324016]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Does this mean you don’t eat out? Be honest now…………..[/q

We all eat out. The Villages restaurants, Country Clubs are the essence of MEDIOCRITY!! If any of you think this is great fare, then the food you ate from where you come must have been similar as TV. You would think with the amount of people living here we would have a few high end dining experiences. But, would the typical renowned cheap villager be willing to pay?

There are some but definitely not big city worthy. Others, like The Anglers Club* (which is excellent), you need to be a member
*I was a guest