Spanish Springs
997 Alverez Ave, Lady Lake, FL 32159 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501737
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 10 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 7 basic-19
- Extension granted on Aug 20, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 5 visitsRoutine inspection
- 4th follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- 3rd follow-up visitSep 2, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Per manager, part is on back order. Bar dishwasher is not in use. Main dishwasher is being used for now.
More time given
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Per manager, machine was fixed and then broke again. Waiting on part to fix machine.
More time given
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 20, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Waiting on part to come for repair.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic3
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitAug 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-Can opener. -Slicer.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-Blue spray bottle at kitchen entrance.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
-Ice scoop directly on ice machine.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
-Reach in across from fryers. -Reach in freezer near wait station.
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
-Condenser leaking in walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
-Corner trim by side exit door in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
-Walk in beer cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
-Behind mop sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.