Puerto Rican Spice

12765 Tamiami Trl S, North Port, FL 34287

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Puerto Rican Spice has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in North Port average 78, so Puerto Rican Spice trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over containers of plantains in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed chicken stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with date marks exceeding 7 days. The operator stated the chicken was removed from the freezer the day prior to inspection.

02C-08-5

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed an in-use mortar and pestle. Operator was unable to identify the type of wood.

14-25-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a shelf used to store dishware and equipment on the cook line.

14-45-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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 milk opened, without a date marking on it. Observed operator dating milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed beans in container without identifying label. Observed operator removing food labeling beans.

02D-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make table and reach in stand up cooler, torn gaskets.

14-11-5

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a couple of old labels on containers on drying shelf. Observed an operator removing labels. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line prep table, reach in gaskets soiled. Observed employees starting operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed a plastic mixing bowl not sanitized before storage after washing and rinsing in the three compartment sink.

22-45-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored with the food contact surface up behind the front counter.

24-18-4

Basic - Plastic food container dried with a towel/cloth.

24-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in the unisex restrooms.

32-12-5

May 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puerto Rican Spice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puerto Rican Spice on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puerto Rican Spice?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Puerto Rican Spice.

How does Puerto Rican Spice compare to other restaurants in North Port?

Puerto Rican Spice most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.

Has Puerto Rican Spice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puerto Rican Spice have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Puerto Rican Spice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Puerto Rican Spice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Puerto Rican Spice is inspected around three times per year on average.

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