The Spot Tacos and More
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
The Spot Tacos and More appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so The Spot Tacos and More is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding). Person in charge put food items into cool and temporarily raised the air temperature and food temperature.Person in charge will monitor the food temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked corn in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
67
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink yoked to wash fruit.educated Person in charge Person in charge removed fruit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food pans wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge saw the line to the sanitizer was not connected and connected the the line and Triple Sink (recheck Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area container of spices stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Ground Beef over Beef steak and Pork Steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ofelia **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer over 200ppm by 3 bay compartment sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge diluted sanitizer and did a 2nd test and was 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in 2 door Reach in cooler in front kitchen by west side entrance raw Chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed raw chicken . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back kitchen area by office Handwashing sink blocked with with mop buckets. Person in charge removed mop buckets. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by office in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed multiple employees eating food and drinking while preparing food in back kitchen area by grill. Employees moved to dining area Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer Throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door on east end of building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Spot Tacos and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Spot Tacos and More on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Spot Tacos and More?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Spot Tacos and More.
How does The Spot Tacos and More compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
The Spot Tacos and More most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has The Spot Tacos and More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Spot Tacos and More have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Spot Tacos and More 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 Tacos and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Spot Tacos and More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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