DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE SPOT TACOS AND MORE

Street
Florida, 34207
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10855620

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food pans wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front kitchen area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink yoked to wash fruit.educated Person in charge Person in charge removed fruit. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739927

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • 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. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge saw the line to the sanitizer was not connected and connected the the line and Triple Sink (recheck Quaternary 300ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785444

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area container of spices stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638499

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Pork over Cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Ham. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Ofelia Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384045

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Ground Beef over Beef steak and Pork Steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
  • 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. Ofelia Warning

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496393

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by office in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed over grill in front kitchen by main entrance hood filter missing.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6: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/