Inspection Report

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THE SPOT CAFE

4508 US 1 N · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10935340
DBPR license6502005

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Per manager mop water is dumped outside behind kitchen on bare ground when employees are using triple sink that is inside mop sink inside prep area.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cream cheese frosting on carrot cake(71F – Cold Holding) in display case at front counter, per manager frosting is made on site and has been in display case since the 12th per date markings.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese frosting on carrot cake(71F – Cold Holding) in display case at front counter, per manager frosting is made on site and has been in display case since the 12th per date markings. pancake batter (44F – Cold Holding) near door to walk in cooler, per operator door was consistently open for about 1 hour prior for delivery. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager unable to find written procedures for any items held on time control.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee bathroom inside kitchen does not close by itself.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom inside kitchen by ware washing area.

#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen in prep area does not close by itself.

#4Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded coolers, and various other racks and appliances behind establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.