The Wet Spot

112 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Wet Spot has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Sanford restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2024, operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -glass cleaner spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
55
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs.
02C-03-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen Aid reach-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag-in-box soda.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Wet Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Wet Spot on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Wet Spot?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Wet Spot.

How does The Wet Spot compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

The Wet Spot most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has The Wet Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Wet Spot have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Wet Spot 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 Wet Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Wet Spot is inspected roughly once per year on average.