SPOT TACOS AND MORE
2303 1 ST, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-720-2023
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $660
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024026632 | Mar 27, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2021012054 | Feb 12, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | $300 |
| 7--2020044456 | Jul 24, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding). Person in charge put food items into cool and temporarily raised the air temperature and food temperature.Person in charge will monitor the food temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked corn in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink yoked to wash fruit.educated Person in charge Person in charge removed fruit.
Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food pans wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front kitchen area.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge saw the line to the sanitizer was not connected and connected the the line and Triple Sink (recheck Quaternary 300ppm)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.
Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area container of spices stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
Mar 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ofelia
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Ground Beef over Beef steak and Pork Steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ofelia
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by office in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed over grill in front kitchen by main entrance hood filter missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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