THE SPOT Health Score — Gainesville, FL

16 NW 18 ST STES # 150 155 160, Gainesville, FL 32603

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 0
Inspected 8/18/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
B
87 / 100
Good

2 moderate issues, 7 minor issues found

Inspected August 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 39% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
0
Moderate
2
Minor
7

Violations Found

  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×2
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Single-service and single-use items
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE SPOT received a ClearScore of 87/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on August 18, 2026. 9 violations were found, including no high-risk issues. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The most recent inspection of THE SPOT on August 18, 2026 found 9 violations: 0 high-risk, 2 moderate, and 7 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

THE SPOT was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

THE SPOT received a Grade B (ClearScore 87/100) on its most recent inspection. No high-risk violations were found, but the moderate and minor issues are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 9 violations at THE SPOT: 1. Food protection, cross-contamination 2. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 3. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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