The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store

16905 Us 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859

African

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Lake Wales average 90, so The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on the equipment storage table across from three compartment sink. Operator disposed of roaches and sanitized counter top storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in the corner close to floor drain. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. 50 Bag of rice on the floor in dry storage. Removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

41-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice in dry storage. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. In the Dukers cooler.

22-16-4

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store.

How does The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Spot Jamaican Restaurant Lounge & Liquor Store is inspected around three times per year on average.

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