West Samoset, Manatee County

THE SPOT TACOS AND MORE

2303 1 ST, West Samoset, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 31, 2026
City
West Samoset
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 24482104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24474136

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding). Person in charge put food items into cool and temporarily raised the air temperature and food temperature.Person in charge will monitor the food temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24474137

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24474134

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked corn in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24474133

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24474135

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24058358

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24058360

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24058359

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.

42-01-4

Detail 24058361

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Jun 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23819247

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink yoked to wash fruit.educated Person in charge Person in charge removed fruit. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23819246

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled accordingly.

24-08-4

Detail 23819249

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food pans wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23819248

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23819245

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front kitchen area.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23660536

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.

22-43-4

Detail 23660537

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge saw the line to the sanitizer was not connected and connected the the line and Triple Sink (recheck Quaternary 300ppm) Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23660533

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bbq beef (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler since 3/25/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge voluntarily discarded.

13-07-4

Detail 23660534

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23660535

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23660538

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-07-4

Detail 23411866

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23411869

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.

08B-38-4

Detail 23411868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area container of spices stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23411867

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22753807

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Pork over Cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Ham. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22753809

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ofelia Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22753808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22741625

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22741630

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Beef Steak over flour tortilla shells and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Observed in front kitchen Reach in cooler raw Pork over cooked deli Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22741626

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Ground Beef over Beef steak and Pork Steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22741628

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area Cooked Beef (54F - Cooling); Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); In house roasted red pepper and garlic sauce (51F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in Reach in cooler on 3/21/2024. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22741627

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ofelia Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22741629

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 22282250

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 22282251

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by office in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22282253

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed over grill in front kitchen by main entrance hood filter missing.

23-03-4

Detail 22282252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22025138

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in main kitchen area.

08A-20-5

Detail 22025139

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in front kitchen area Raw Ground Beef over Beef steak. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed Ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22025137

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 21549129

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in 2 door Reach in cooler in front kitchen by west side entrance raw Chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed raw chicken . Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21549135

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer over 200ppm by 3 bay compartment sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge diluted sanitizer and did a 2nd test and was 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21549131

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back kitchen area by office Handwashing sink blocked with with mop buckets. Person in charge removed mop buckets. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21549134

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by office in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21549130

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21549133

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

12B-01-4

Detail 21549132

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed multiple employees eating food and drinking while preparing food in back kitchen area by grill. Employees moved to dining area Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21549128

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer Throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21549127

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door on east end of building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 21099951

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves and put on clean gloves no Handwashing. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21099948

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over shredded cheese in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area. Manager removed beef. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21099958

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink by rear exit door blocked with boxes. Manager removed boxes. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21099952

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by cash register spray bottle of chemical not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21099956

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in main kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21099959

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21099954

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-02-4

Detail 21099953

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 2 employees eat in main kitchen area. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for eating and drinking. Employee went to dining room. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21099961

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on top of rear entrance door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21099955

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in main kitchen area,dry storage and front kitchen. Manager stated that they had no delivery today. Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21099960

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing over fryer and grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

51-18-6

Detail 21099949

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21099957

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area.

35B-03-4

Detail 21099950

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21099947

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-03-4

Detail 20938176

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in front kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20938173

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.

32-12-5

Detail 20938177

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20938178

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20938180

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in top area of exterior door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20938174

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in main kitchen area. Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20938175

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

25-05-4

Detail 20938179

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor. Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation