PUERTO RICAN SPICE Health Score — North Port, FL

12765 TAMIAMI TRL S, North Port, FL 34287

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 8/26/2026
North Port avg 82 / 100
D
58 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most North Port restaurants score 82 or above.

5 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 4 minor issues

Inspected August 26, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 9% of restaurants in North Port. The city average ClearScore is 82 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
1
Minor
4

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food manager certification and employee training
  • High Risk Food properly labeled, original container
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate ×2
  • High Risk Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Outside storage of refuse; grease containers
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Food and beverage vending machines

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Frequently Asked Questions

PUERTO RICAN SPICE received a ClearScore of 58/100 (Grade D) on its most recent inspection on August 26, 2026. 10 violations were noted.

PUERTO RICAN SPICE's inspection on August 26, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 10 violations is detailed above.

PUERTO RICAN SPICE was last inspected on August 26, 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.

PUERTO RICAN SPICE's ClearScore of 58/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 91% of North Port restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 10 violations at PUERTO RICAN SPICE. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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