The Spot Lounge Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
29
Score
The Spot Lounge Bar & Grill, located at 4587 N University Dr in Lauderhill, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 13, 2026. This inspection identified three critical, five major, and six minor violations. Previous inspections at this establishment have also largely resulted in high-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
29
Aug 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Dec 19, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
29
Violations — Jan 13, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employees drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table next to food items. Operator relocate drinking waters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and salt stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with chicken and eggs stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoops with handle stored in sugar and rice containers. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed takeout containers at front line not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Observed cooked chicken stored directly in shopping bags at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw pork stored over cooked tacos in reach in freezer. Operator removed raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch her face with gloves and continue to engage in food preparation. After brief education, employee then change her gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash her hands in food preparation sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Observed no probe thermometer available, establishment have a cooking thermometer with range between 120F-400F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed no proof of food safety training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities . **Warning**
11-26-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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