Lady Lake, Lake County

SPANISH SPRINGS

997 ALVEREZ AVE, Lady Lake, FL 32159

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 Intermediate
Jan 29, 2026
City
Lady Lake
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24334215

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

53B-14-5

Detail 24334213

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.

41-17-4

Detail 24334212

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle at wait station.

29-28-4

Detail 24334209

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Water filter behind ice machine.

14-09-4

Detail 24334208

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24334214

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee jacket on table top at wait station. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 24334211

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn by kitchen hand sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 24334210

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

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 24023752

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Clear bottles at warewash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24023754

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24023755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under ware wash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24023756

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24023753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Exterior of fryer cabinets. -Under flat grill. -Above pizza oven. -Cooler gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 24012547

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -11 cans of #10 garbanzo beans. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24012544

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Approximately 10-15 at bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24012542

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Flex seal over soda syrup boxes. -Lysol over silverware. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24012549

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Rear hand sink. -Warewash. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24012554

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Clear bottles at warewash. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24012545

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24012546

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over bar. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24012548

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse by bread. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24012541

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under ware wash. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24012552

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24012551

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Exterior of fryer cabinets. -Under flat grill. -Above pizza oven. -Cooler gaskets. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 24012550

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -Rear prep area. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24012543

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -No cold water at front hand sink. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24012553

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor at wait station. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24012555

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -On cook line. Warning

May 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23756916

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3-4 small flies at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23756909

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Motor oil over soda syrup boxes. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23756912

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.

12B-07-4

Detail 23756917

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

14-10-4

Detail 23756911

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn to left of fryers.

36-73-4

Detail 23756915

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain at bar.

23-03-4

Detail 23756914

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.

25-05-4

Detail 23756913

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor by ice machine. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23756910

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar at milkshake station.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23541168

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 small flies at bar.

31A-09-4

Detail 23541164

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In prep area. Manager moved trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23541161

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Warewash.

53B-14-5

Detail 23541163

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.

23-24-4

Detail 23541165

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Handsink knobs in kitchen. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Top of pizza oven. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23541162

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under some equipment.

22-08-4

Detail 23541166

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

21-38-4

Detail 23541167

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23356439

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -WD 40 with clean bowls.

31A-09-4

Detail 23356440

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by dish racks in ware wash.

29-18-4

Detail 23356441

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Across from walk in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 23356442

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

23-03-4

Detail 23356438

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer.

25-06-4

Detail 23356437

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Plastic spoons.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 22954552

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Dish pit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22954551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Rear prep hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Time Extended

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22942668

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. -Bar 0 ppm. -Main dish machine 0 ppm. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22942671

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 small by soda gun.

31B-02-4

Detail 22942665

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Dish pit.

41-17-4

Detail 22942666

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -By bar pass through window.

22-08-4

Detail 22942667

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

31B-04-4

Detail 22942670

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

22-16-4

Detail 22942669

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from flat grill.

24-18-4

Detail 22942672

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

Sep 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22293247

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Approximately 10-15 in bar area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22290048

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Approximately 10-15 in bar area. Time Extended

Sep 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22289891

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 in bar area. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22289892

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham dated 08-19.

01B-24-5

Detail 22289894

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ham dated 08-19.

31A-09-4

Detail 22289895

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22289897

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked chicken.

36-73-4

Detail 22289898

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.

10-17-4

Detail 22289893

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between prep coolers.

29-19-4

Detail 22289896

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Soda gun waste line clogged.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 22175687

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Nacho meat 48f.

22-41-4

Detail 22175690

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. 0 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22175684

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Nacho meat 48f, cooked previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 22175691

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nacho meat 48f.

22-02-4

Detail 22175692

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

14-01-5

Detail 22175688

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour scoop.

14-05-4

Detail 22175685

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

10-12-5

Detail 22175693

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on ice machine.

22-08-4

Detail 22175686

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Oven.

02D-01-5

Detail 22175689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 21940164

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21940163

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by chemical rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Time Extended

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21788839

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. 0 ppm. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21788833

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes reheating since 11:30 temped at 72f. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 21788834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes 72f. Been reheating since 11:30. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21788837

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21788838

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21788836

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. Steak. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21788841

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by chemical rack. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21788835

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21788840

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe under three compartment sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21788832

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. Warning

Sep 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 21364065

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 21364066

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