Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR 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 dateJanuary 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3690148
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13619119
DBPR license6502005

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 27, 2026 9:55 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 30, 2026 9:09 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches inside outlet on secondary cook line. Approximately 5 live roaches around corner of walls on make line under service window in kitchen. 1 live roach on lower shelf of table in middle of ware washing area. Employees began to kill and clean up all live roaches during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead roaches along wall by walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches under dry food storage rack in back storage area of kitchen. 1 dead roaches under dry by outlet behind secondary cook line. 2 dead roaches by lockers between office and warehouse washing area. Employees began to clean up all dead roaches during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on secondary cook line has a build up of food debris.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in cooler under grill on main cook line.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler under grill on main cook line. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on secondary cook line.

#6Basic33-30-4

Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple discarded coolers, ice machines and warming units stored behind building. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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