The Spot

212 E Hal Mcrae Blvd, Avon Park, FL 33825

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Spot three times, with records going back to 2022. The Spot was last inspected on Mar 13, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Spot dates to Mar 13, 2024.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Restaurants in Avon Park average 76, so The Spot trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

29-04-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Inspector provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Jul 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spot on file is from Mar 13, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Spot compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?

The Spot most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.

Has The Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Spot have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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