THE SPOT HOOKAH LOUNGE
With 14 documented inspections, THE SPOT HOOKAH LOUNGE in JACKSONVILLE has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
12226 BEACH BLVD 5-7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467408
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on stand up reach in freezer near ice machine torn.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor between grill and fryers has accumulation of grease and food debris.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave next to fryers soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer and on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler under top lid on flip top reach-in cooler across from grill have accumulation of food debris. Also, interior of reach in freezer on cook line next to fryer has accumulation of food debris.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored next to sleeve of single use souflee cups in drawer next to ice machine. Operator removed spray can of cleaner to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of commercially packaged hummus that was open two days ago without a date marked after opening. Operator date marked hummus. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed handles on fryer baskets with accumulation of food debris. Also, cutting boards on both reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 10/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495520
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13493012
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is opened and operating. Establishment observed preparing, selling food to customers with an expired license that expired 6-1-25. Operator tried using the automated phone system to pay during this inspection but recording stated they have no record. Operator stated he will call back when they are opened and speak to a person. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged Tzatziki sauce opened on 8-13 not date marked. Operator date marked tzatziki. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on rice on cook line soiled.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees food safety training certifications expired 8/13/25 and 8/15/25. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10951204
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach in freezers soiled. Also, exterior of fryers and reach-in cooler in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler in kitchen area and reach in freezer in kitchen area nearest kitchen entry doors has accumulation of debris
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-25 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned soda gun and holster during this inspection. Also, cutting board on cook line across from stove soiled/ stained. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 6/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845812
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over fryers soiled. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry. Employee will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
Inspection Date: 1/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879577
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8842914
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator CFM expired 4-10-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: At this callback person in charge communicated had completed the training on 7/22/2024. Time extended for results and printing of certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: At callback operator unable to provide results of exam. Operator needs to retake exam. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789555
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles above three compartment sink missing. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a waste receptacle with no cover in one of the four designated uni-sex restrooms.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed case of portable wireless earphones on shelf with spices above reach in freezer.employee removed earphones. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and frames on doors of reach in freezer by fryers and reach in cooler by grill.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting ready to eat limes with no gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer hanging on shelf with spices above reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator. Removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white portable cutting board stained on cook line across from grill.. Observed soda gun nozzle and holster soiled.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food management training. Person in charge stated he completed course on 7/22/2024. Currently on open warning and will time extend callback for additional time to receive results.
Inspection Date: 7/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8674266
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator CFM expired 4-10-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: At this callback person in charge communicated had completed the training on 7/22/2024. Time extended for results and printing of certification. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592196
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large Ice bin soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above taziki sauce in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed raw shrimp to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk and taziki sauce opened on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked both items. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator CFM expired 4-10-24 Warning
Inspection Date: 1/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387539
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of ice machine soiled.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing on cookline above reach-in coolers. Operator stated they just finished remodeling and have to put in ceiling tiles.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker installed incorrectly on faucet.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area and on counter near ice machine. Operator labeled both spray bottles of degreaser and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485018
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454129
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment in middle of dry storage remodel moved relocation of ice machine and added wash sink for HOOKA . Looked OnBase for current plans for remodel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Operator stated that he has sent plans to the city of Jacksonville for approval and from there will submit to Tallahassee for plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Operator submitted plans beginning of July , called plan review and they have received plans just have not been reviewed. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8303361
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment in middle of dry storage remodel moved relocation of ice machine and added wash sink for HOOKA . Looked OnBase for current plans for remodel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Operator stated that he has sent plans to the city of Jacksonville for approval and from there will submit to Tallahassee for plan review. **Time Extended**