The Spot Tavern
5271 Stewart St, Milton, FL 32570 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701622
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 26 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 1 basic-10
- Extension granted on Oct 23, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Upon callback, no proof of employee training available at establishment.
More time given
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.
Upon inspection, observed jars of pickles, pickled eggs, pickled quail eggs, relish and jams for sale at establishment. Observed label on jar stating " This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the department of state health services or a local health department ".
Intermediate2
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upon inspection, operator stated he is no longer selling food that meets the criteria to hold a license with DBPR Hotels and Restaurants.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not available/displayed.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.