Spanish Springs
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Spanish Springs has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Lady Lake restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun holster at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle at wait station.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Water filter behind ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn by kitchen hand sink.
14-10-4
55
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
41-17-4
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**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under ware wash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
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**
22-08-4
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**
23-03-4
74
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -11 cans of #10 garbanzo beans. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Approximately 10-15 at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Flex seal over soda syrup boxes. -Lysol over silverware. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Rear hand sink. -Warewash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Clear bottles at warewash. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over bar. **Warning**
36-34-5
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under ware wash. **Warning**
36-73-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -Rear prep area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -No cold water at front hand sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor at wait station. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -On cook line. **Warning**
21-38-4
32
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Motor oil over soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3-4 small flies at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn to left of fryers.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain at bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar at milkshake station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 small flies at bar.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In prep area. Manager moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Warewash.
31B-02-4
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-14-5
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under some equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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-02-4
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**
31B-04-4
86
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 small by soda gun.
35A-02-6
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**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Dish pit.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -By bar pass through window.
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Rear prep hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from flat grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
50
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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**
53A-05-6
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**
41-17-4
82
Sep 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spanish Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spanish Springs on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spanish Springs?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Spanish Springs.
How does Spanish Springs compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Spanish Springs most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lady Lake average of 78.
Has Spanish Springs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spanish Springs have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spanish Springs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Spanish Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spanish Springs is inspected around five times per year on average.
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