The Spott

424 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Spott has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.

The Spott's latest score is in line with the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Red onion confit 11/22; Corn and shrimp chowder 11/20; Garlic butter 11/18; Sweet potato 11/25; Beet puree 11/18; Rh\00C3\00B4ne 11/18; Créme br\00C3\00BBlée 11/25 and 11/26 Sautéd onions 11/26 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Cooked gator fritter 1/20 **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda downstairs bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Potatoes not marked. Cooked and raw chicken and steak marked 12/3, 12/4, or 12/5 with no time **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Raw steaks, beef, chicken over 48 hours **Admin Complaint**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cooked refrigerated: Drums 11/29, pork chops 11/22. See stop sale Raw refrigerated: steak 11/25**Warning** Frozen cooked: alligator, oxtail, pork belly. These items were cooked, cooled, vacuum sealed, and frozen per chef. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Cooked vac sealed while hot pork held over 48 hours **Admin Complaint**
03G-54-1
74
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 around soda nozzle downstairs bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: 2 flies **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
78
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Onion soup 5/28 46F walk in cooler **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Smoked fish 5/17 walk in freezer **Warning**
03G-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 around soda nozzle downstairs bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Onion jam 50F sitting at room temperature. Operator returned to cooler - rice in shallow 1/6 pan sitting in 1/3 pan. krafts cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. pasta 5/17 Cooked chicken 5/20 Drums 5/20 Bordelaise 5/21 Cheesecake 5/20 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-17-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle on top of bag in the box soda, downstairs bar **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Chef Vaughn **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
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. **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. Employees with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case under shelving walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on save a day **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
21
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Onion confit 11-21 Sweet potato butter 11-22, 11-26 Rh\00C3\00B4ne butter 11/14, 11/29 Onion jam 11/19 Caesar 11/19 Caramelized onions 11/9 Cream cheese 11-26 Chicken 11-27 Pasta 11-26 Mac sauce 11-22 Beet hummus 11/21 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Rhone butter 12/10 **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Vaughn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
55
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken breast 2/17 Hummus 2/22 Ranch 1/26 Camembert cheese 2/15 Feta 2/15 Soubise2/16 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: onion soup 5/3, Philly steak and cheese 5/2, croquette 5/2, onion confit 5/3 **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish thawed in walk in cooler vacuum sealed: Red grouper 2 bags Wahoo bites 3 bags Yellow edge 2 bags Wahoo tail Wahoo collar Wahoo Crab **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: 2 vacuum sealed in house bags of raw fish thawed in walk in cooler. See stop sale **Time Extended**
03G-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 marked, others not **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork butter 1/13 Marked with production date Pulled from freezer previous day per chef **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Bord 5/2 , chicken stock 4/10 **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Under shelving walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
50
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef and vegetable base cooling overnight in walk in cooler 44F at the edge and 51F in the middle. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish thawed in walk in cooler vacuum sealed: Red grouper 2 bags Wahoo bites 3 bags Yellow edge 2 bags Wahoo tail Wahoo collar Wahoo Crab **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken breast 2/17 Hummus 2/22 Ranch 1/26 Camembert cheese 2/15 Feta 2/15 Soubise2/16 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 marked, others not **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Upstairs bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan and/or process waiver approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw and ready to eat food over 48 hours; ROP fresh fish under refrigeration **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork butter 1/13 Marked with production date Pulled from freezer previous day per chef **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.on the upstairs bar top **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under shelving walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in the bar And next to back door in large bin **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus 10/10 ricotta mix 10/11, bacon jam with cooked onions 9/27, cooked onions confit 10/20, clam broth 10/20 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Duck 12/27 Slaw 12/25 Pork belly 12/20 Spott drums 12/28 Butter blend 12/27 Fish dip 12/27 Foie butter 12/21 Pave 12/28 Vichyssoise 12/28 Blue cheese dressing made with butter milk 12/28 Sousbise 12/20 **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. ROP cooked and raw meats over 48 hours. Raw duck, cooked chicken, raw steak, raw pork **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Admin Complaint**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Upstairs bar with dish machine, soda gun, ice bin **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: operator stated plans are completed but not submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
58
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked onions 76F, butter garlic 76F. Operator discarded. Out for less than 4 hours per operator - chicken drums 44-46F, pork fat 47 F (cold holding); bottom right of cookline cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Lactic acid/ddbsa above acceptable range **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl in the bar . Dish machine serviced during inspection . 100 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Pickled smelt **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Presence of live ants. Several on cookline wall/prep table **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw duck over cooked pork, cookline - reach in freezer open bag of raw chicken over ice cream. Corrected on site **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus 10/10 ricotta mix 10/11, bacon jam with cooked onions 9/27, cooked onions confit 10/20, clam broth 10/20 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clams **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. ROP cooked and raw meats over 48 hours. Raw duck, cooked chicken, raw steak, raw pork **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill pitcher in kitchen and used to rinse utensil in bar **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New chef **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Upstairs bar with dish machine, soda gun, ice bin **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink cutting board **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine **Warning**
16-21-4
17
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender handling mint
09-01-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Raw fish, raw shrimp, smoked fish, raw fish bites
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef and duck over cooked meats, cookline cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cilantro aioli made with cooked garlic 4/30; clam broth 5/2; blue cheese Alfredo 4/19; cooked red onions 4/29 **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sitting out on counter for approximately 2 hours cooked onions 76F - in Kratos cooler fresh garlic aoli 47f, cooked chicken 46F, raw fish 45F. Operator moved to another cooler - blue cheese olives out and returned to cooler 48F in the bar
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
29-34-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance and/or haccp from the Division. - vacuum sealing raw meats and Sous vide cooked meats; held more than 48 hours based on dates duck liver 4/25, cooked pork chops 5/5, raw beef fillets 5/2;. - making Datil pepper jelly in house, jarring, and storing open and closed jars at room temperature
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dave
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Push against back of reach in cooler - operator unable to close
33-16-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cookline handsink
24-27-4
21
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Onion confit 78F, chutney 76F out for 2 hours on the line. Returned to cooler - Garlic butter 60F on cookline. Advised to refrigerate or use tabac - raw shrimp 46F, tcs ranch 45F, tcs blue cheese 45F, cooked pork 44F, small cooler next to glass freezer on cookline. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Pork 51F, tcs ranch 53F, tcs blue cheese 50F, shrimp 54F, pork 55F. In small cooler next to glass freezer for 4.25 hours. cooler was serviced 7/21 per chef and was 37F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spott last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spott on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Spott?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Spott.

How does The Spott compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

The Spott most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has The Spott's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Spott have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Spott 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 Spott inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Spott is inspected around four times per year on average.