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JMintzer 03-27-2024 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2316260)
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.

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TVTVTV 04-02-2024 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2314739)
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 04-02-2024 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2314959)
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 04-02-2024 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TVTVTV (Post 2317962)
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 04-02-2024 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TVTVTV (Post 2317948)
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.

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Originally Posted by TVTVTV (Post 2317962)
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.

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2317969)
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 04-21-2024 09:00 AM

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 04-21-2024 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2317969)
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 04-21-2024 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2323729)
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 04-21-2024 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2323748)
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 04-21-2024 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2323760)
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 04-22-2024 07:42 AM

[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 04-22-2024 07:51 AM

[QUOTE=RedChariot;2324016]
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 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?

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 04-22-2024 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by UpNorth (Post 2315592)
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 04-22-2024 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrich (Post 2324042)
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 04-22-2024 08:50 AM

[QUOTE=RedChariot;2324016]
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 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?

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


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