The Spot
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
61
Score
The Spot appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The Spot's latest score of 61 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: the wash cloth solution by the 3 compartment sink was over 400 ppm. This was partially dumped and refilled with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Observed: no plan available.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cook line reach-in freezer with an accumulation of debris on the bottom shelf. ALSO, cutting boards have stains. ALSO, the coke nozzle has build up in it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed: grey pump bottle by the kitchen hand wash sink, not labeled. Soap designation was added. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: taziki house dressing made on 8-13, per staff, in the walk-in cooler, not dated. A corrected sticker was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: tortillas wraps in cases stored on the floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink with an accumulation of debris around the handles and spout base.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: used apron stored on cases of bottled water. The apron was moved to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
50
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed female cook tue apron, adjust shirt and put on gloves. When reminded, she washed hands, and then added gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: plastic food pan with an accumulation of dried food debris on the top edge. This pan was switched out and set in the sink for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a cutting board store on the kitchen hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. A roll was placed on the over head shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil and bulk soda stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: in the dining area, the gray ice activator on the soda machine is soiled.
23-03-4
58
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil and water bottle s stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above washed cut lettuce in Walk-in Cooler. Employee placed the Chicken on bottom rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken in steam table at 112F. chicken was cooked 1 hour prior to inspection. Manager raised temperature of steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board on top of hand wash sink in kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with chemical substance next to hand wash sink at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two open cups of coffee on coffee prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee person tray of Chicken stored in Walk-in Cooler stored above food served to the public.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items stored on floor ( case of bottled water, box of oil, and bag of potatoes) in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Spot on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Spot?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Spot.
How does The Spot compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
The Spot most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has The Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Spot have averaged around six 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.
How often is The Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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