SPANISH SPRINGS

997 Alverez Avenue
Florida, 32159
Spanish Springs
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 5/7/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn to left of fryers.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain at bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor by ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar at milkshake station.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3-4 small flies at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Motor oil over soda syrup boxes. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Food Inspector #10833891
2025-05-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 2/10/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4: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:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under some equipment.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 small flies at bar.
  • 31A-09-4: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:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Warewash.
  • 53B-14-5: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.
Food Inspector #10720348
2025-02-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 11/14/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Across from walk in cooler.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Plastic spoons.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -WD 40 with clean bowls.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by dish racks in ware wash.
Food Inspector #8775426
2024-11-14
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 7/1/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-04-4: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-02-4: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**
Food Inspector #8700796
2024-07-01
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 6/24/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Rear prep hand sink.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from flat grill.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • 22-41-4: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: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:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Dish pit.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -By bar pass through window.
Food Inspector #8463501
2024-06-24
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/18/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-02-6: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**
Food Inspector #8501182
2023-09-18
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/15/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-02-6: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**
Food Inspector #8501163
2023-09-15
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/13/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between prep coolers.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Soda gun waste line clogged.
  • 35A-02-6: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: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: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:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked chicken.
Food Inspector #8498582
2023-09-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 8/14/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8463191
2023-08-14
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 8/3/2023

High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour scoop.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on ice machine.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Oven.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
  • 03D-02-5: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: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: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:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Nacho meat 48f.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun at wait station.
Food Inspector #8374663
2023-08-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).