The Tot Spot
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Tot Spot, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, showing up three times.
The Tot Spot's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Grabbed phili meat and washed hand with cold water them scooped tater tot, not hot water yet **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 could not find it on phone and has several costumers, he is alone, **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater off, operator turned it on but water didn't get hot, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Window open, no screen
35B-14-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Could find it
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas,eat in both box freezers with black build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lid for fryer on floor, operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on drink bay box freezer
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making bowls, no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for tater tots
14-38-4
47
Feb 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager opened bottle of water, drank, closed it and moved fryer basket with tater tots, explained and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager washed hands for 7 seconds from drinking from open bottle to food, explained and he washed again properly **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
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. One employee that doesn't touch food, he forgot his food manager card because he owns a food truck
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner cooking
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for tater tot's
14-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. He found it and placed it **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep unit, manager placed the probe on in **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in box freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler vent and shelves
22-16-4
50
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips wet. ( fell into water).
16-37-1
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White prep cutting board and make table cutting board with excessive cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on exterior of mobile
50-04-4
70
Aug 3, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tot Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tot Spot on file is from Jan 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tot Spot?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Tot Spot.
How does The Tot Spot compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Tot Spot most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Tot Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tot Spot have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Tot Spot 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 Tot Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tot Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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