The Spot Tacos and More
2303 1 St, Bradenton, FL 34208 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105828
What drove the grade
Raw beef stored over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler on cooks line.Person in charge removed raw .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)-9
- Administrative complaint on Oct 20, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front kitchen area
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on east end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
More time given
- First visitOct 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw beef stored over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler on cooks line.Person in charge removed raw .
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front kitchen area
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed in dry storage areas approximately 20 dead cockroaches. Observed in main kitchen area approximately 25 dead roaches
Administrative complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on east end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over cooked chicken. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed on east end of kitchen gap in door to outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted to air dry.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.