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LADY LAKE PIZZA & PASTA

304 S HWY 441/27, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-633-0021

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4500133
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cut tomato 46f. Over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipe on top of dish machine. -Condenser leaking in walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked meatballs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 49f, Sausage 57f, Meatballs 56f, Ham 45f; ( - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Burn gel over plastic cups in dry storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough Mixer. -Can opener blade. -Metal bowls by mixer. -Dough press. -Slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked chicken.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Above three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At front counter.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Silver desert cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of chest freezer by walk in cooler. -Under flat grill. -Stove top. -Table under dough press. -Shelving under prep table by side prep area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipe on top of dish machine. -Condenser leaking in walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over ham.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough mixer. -White cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked beef, sausage, soups.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table in rear kitchen. -Stove top. -Exterior of fryers. -Under fryers.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in upright freezer. -Pizza prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under dish machine.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -Insulin pen over cream cheese in silver refrigerator.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Meatballs 94f. Advised to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of sanitizer on front counter by orange juice.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. -Slicer. -Mixer. -Can opener blade. -Dough press.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Soda cans in front hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked beef, Soup, sausage.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Feta scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under dish machine.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Silver refrigerator.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under fryer. -Stove top.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. -Sliced onions in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Bell peppers over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface. -Under dish machine when it drains.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cut tomato 46f. Over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomato 46f. Over 4 hours. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. -Can opener. -Dough press.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pasta.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -Machine has leak and is not being used.
Basic/16-55-4
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil, soda syrup boxes.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Scoops in 78f water.
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Silver dessert cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stovetop. -Exterior of fryers. -Exterior of flat grill. -Under flat grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Shelving and interior of prep coolers.
Basic/22-16-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Around pizza prep cooler.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at mop sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Knives and bucket in handsink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
Basic/22-08-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.