The Breakfast Spot
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
The Breakfast Spot has been inspected three times since 2025. The Breakfast Spot was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Smithfield restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The ware washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-204.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer have an accumulation of frozen condensate, with a layer of ice on the bottom of the freezer.
4-602.13
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm.
4-501.114
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked potatoes) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Potatoes were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered plastic containers greater than four inches deep. Foods were transferred to metal pans and placed in freezer.
3-501.15
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The ware washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-204.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (numerous plates in the kitchen and on clean storage rack) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area, and another on the clean storage rack i the ware washing area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of some dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items observed being used for food storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Drain plugs are lacking for the 3 bay sink.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Several plates and utensils observed not in good repair, chipped or broken.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer has an accumulation of frozen condensate, with a layer of ice on the bottom of the freezer.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen rea. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
32
Oct 9, 2025
Opening
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice machine was observed with an air break when an air gap is required. PIC had plumber correct on site.
5-202.13
Prohibited food served or offered
Inspector notes: Inspector observed children's menu with "eggs any style". Establishment can not serve raw eggs to highly susceptible population. Establishment to update menu to reflect.
3-801.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of large flies are not controlled as evidenced by live large flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (spoon and pancake dispenser) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized items.
4-601.11(A)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the bathroom/mop sink area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed wet containers stacked on top of each other. Items must be allowed to air dry prior to stacking. PIC unstacked.
4-901.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the white food containers have old stickers. Establishment to remove stickers.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the bar area is in poor repair (missing/broken tiles). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Breakfast Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Breakfast Spot on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Breakfast Spot?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Breakfast Spot.
How does The Breakfast Spot compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
The Breakfast Spot most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has The Breakfast Spot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Breakfast Spot have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Breakfast 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.
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