Puerto Rican Spice in North Port
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12765 Tamiami Trl S, North Port, FL 34287Puerto Rican Spice in North Port has been inspected 5 times since May 2024, accumulating 16 violations averaging 3.2 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections, with employee health policy violations appearing repeatedly in September 2025 and April 2026, and hand washing and food contact surface violations noted across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 documented one high-priority violation for employee health policy, one for proper hand and arm washing, and one for food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Puerto Rican Spice in North Port: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Puerto Rican Spice in North Port: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Puerto Rican Spice in North Port: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Puerto Rican Spice in North Port last inspected?
- Puerto Rican Spice in North Port was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Puerto Rican Spice in North Port?
- The most frequently cited violations at Puerto Rican Spice in North Port are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Puerto Rican Spice in North Port had?
- Puerto Rican Spice in North Port has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Puerto Rican Spice in North Port find?
- Puerto Rican Spice in North Port was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Puerto Rican Spice in North Port ever been shut down?
- No, Puerto Rican Spice in North Port has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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