The Spot Hookah Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited The Spot Hookah Lounge 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The Spot Hookah Lounge was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
50-17-3
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over fryers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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**
42-01-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
02C-03-5
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**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large Ice bin soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
64
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
29-42-4
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**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
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.
36-36-4
70
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
51-16-7
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
51-16-7
90
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/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**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions regarding Eight Food Allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens.
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with chemical substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed the dry storage without ceiling tiles. Observed floor tiles missing in dry storage area. Establishment under remodel of dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn next to fryer in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment without last inspection.
51-18-6
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have a splitter without a back flow on the non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink in kitchen without soap. Operator placed soap in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles. Operator stated damage was because rain. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottled water stored on floor in storage area near entrance of kitchen. Observed bottles of hot sauce stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters to have buildup over the grill area. Observed reach-in cooler near grill area to have door gaskets to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink with splitter on non-chemical side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Still the same at callback **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Spot Hookah Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Spot Hookah Lounge on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Spot Hookah Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Spot Hookah Lounge.
How does The Spot Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Spot Hookah Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Spot Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Spot Hookah Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Spot Hookah Lounge 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 Hookah Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Spot Hookah Lounge is inspected around five times per year on average.
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