Cottage Inn in Lady Lake
Last inspected:
340 Us Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159Cottage Inn in Lady Lake has accumulated 113 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly employee health policy violations appearing in at least 6 inspections, hand-washing violations in at least 5 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 4 inspections. Chemical storage violations and food contact surface violations each appeared in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified 2 high-priority violations and 5 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cottage Inn in Lady Lake: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Cottage Inn in Lady Lake: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cottage Inn in Lady Lake: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cottage Inn in Lady Lake last inspected?
- Cottage Inn in Lady Lake was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cottage Inn in Lady Lake?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cottage Inn in Lady Lake are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Cottage Inn in Lady Lake had?
- Cottage Inn in Lady Lake has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cottage Inn in Lady Lake find?
- Cottage Inn in Lady Lake was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cottage Inn in Lady Lake ever been shut down?
- No, Cottage Inn in Lady Lake has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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