SPOT HOOKAH LOUNGE
12226 BEACH BLVD 5-7, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.326.9154
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 14 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can containing toxic substance stored next to sleeve of single use souflee cups in drawer next to ice machine. Operator removed spray can of cleaner to properly store.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of commercially packaged hummus that was open two days ago without a date marked after opening. Operator date marked hummus.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed handles on fryer baskets with accumulation of food debris. Also, cutting boards on both reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on stand up reach in freezer near ice machine torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor between grill and fryers has accumulation of grease and food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave next to fryers soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer and on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler under top lid on flip top reach-in cooler across from grill have accumulation of food debris. Also, interior of reach in freezer on cook line next to fryer has accumulation of food debris.
Aug 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is opened and operating. Establishment observed preparing, selling food to customers with an expired license that expired 6-1-25. Operator tried using the automated phone system to pay during this inspection but recording stated they have no record. Operator stated he will call back when they are opened and speak to a person.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged Tzatziki sauce opened on 8-13 not date marked. Operator date marked tzatziki.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on rice on cook line soiled.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees food safety training certifications expired 8/13/25 and 8/15/25.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled degreaser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-25
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned soda gun and holster during this inspection. Also, cutting board on cook line across from stove soiled/ stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach in freezers soiled. Also, exterior of fryers and reach-in cooler in kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler in kitchen area and reach in freezer in kitchen area nearest kitchen entry doors has accumulation of debris
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over fryers soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry. Employee will hang mop to dry properly.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. 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 CFM expired 4-10-24
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed employee cutting ready to eat limes with no gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer hanging on shelf with spices above reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator. Removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white portable cutting board stained on cook line across from grill.. Observed soda gun nozzle and holster soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food management training. Person in charge stated he completed course on 7/22/2024. Currently on open warning and will time extend callback for additional time to receive results.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles above three compartment sink missing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a waste receptacle with no cover in one of the four designated uni-sex restrooms.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed case of portable wireless earphones on shelf with spices above reach in freezer.employee removed earphones.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and frames on doors of reach in freezer by fryers and reach in cooler by grill.
Jul 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. 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 CFM expired 4-10-24
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above taziki sauce in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed raw shrimp to properly store.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk and taziki sauce opened on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked both items.
Food manager certification expired. 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 CFM expired 4-10-24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large Ice bin soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above hand wash sink.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker installed incorrectly on faucet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area and on counter near ice machine. Operator labeled both spray bottles of degreaser and sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing on cookline above reach-in coolers. Operator stated they just finished remodeling and have to put in ceiling tiles.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed establishment in middle of dry storage remodel moved relocation of ice machine and added wash sink for HOOKA. Looked OnBase for current plans for remodel.
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed establishment in middle of dry storage remodel moved relocation of ice machine and added wash sink for HOOKA. Looked OnBase for current plans for remodel.
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