THE SPOT

Name: THE SPOT
Address: 16 NW 18 ST STES # 150 155 160, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32603, US
Rating: 91.8

16 NW 18 ST STES # 150 155 160, GAINESVILLE, FL 32603

License #1103393

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91.8 Grade B / 100

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THE SPOT in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the silver reach-in freezer on the cook line has an accumulation of spills.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed : the forks at the front counter and the forks at the self serve station are not presented handle first.
[33-02-4] Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed : the under the counter garbage can at the soda counter is cardboard.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed : 1 flying insect at the soda machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk oil stored on the floor.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the front line hand wash sink drains slow. ALSO, the soda machine drain was clogged. The owner worked on clearing the clog and the water ran freely. This item
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed : the wall next to the gyro station has an accumulation of grease/dust.

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